Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle .45 Colt 20 inch 10 rounds Blued Walnut

The Winchester 1873 Short Rifle in .45 Colt brings the legendary Model 1873 lineage into a full-size, modern-use package with a 20" brushed polish blued sporter barrel and a 10+1 full-length tube capacity, making it an ideal lever-action for ranch duty, big-game brush hunting, and cowboy action shooting. With a satin-oiled Grade I straight-grip black walnut stock, crescent metal recoil pad, and brushed polish receiver and bolt slide, this right-hand rifle balances traditional Western aesthetics with practical handling—39" overall length, 13" length of pull and a 7 lb 4 oz weight that tracks quickly from the shoulder. The polished chamber and steel construction deliver reliable feeding of .45 Colt (Long Colt) rounds, aided by a 1:26" twist and sporter contour barrel for stable, consistent accuracy at typical lever-action ranges; bead front and semi-buckhorn rear sights return fast target acquisition while the hammer safety provides simple control. As part of Winchester's storied 1873 series, this rifle suits shooters who want authentic form, durable materials, and a lever-action platform that's ready for field use; FFL transfer is required.