Lever-action Model 1873 rifle with steel colour case hardened receiver, full octagon blued barrel, Grade II/III walnut straight grip stock, colour case hardened receiver, lever, crescent buttplate and rifle-style forearm cap...

At Winchester Repeating Arms they know a great deal about "legends." Their product line is full of them. But few can match the legendary look, feel and function of this very special octagon-barreled Model 1873. This rifle exemplifies the lever-action genre with smooth lever-action operation and a rich satin oil finish on the walnut stock that accents the stunning cased coloured components.

Model 1873 Sporter Octagon Colour Case Hardened Features:

• Grade II/III Walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch
• Classic rifle-style forearm with forearm cap for the timeless look and feel of the original Model 1873
• Elegant colour case hardening on the robust steel receiver, lever, crescent buttplate and forearm cap protect against corrosion
• Crescent buttplate slips right into your shoulder for a more solid hold from any shooting position
• Semi-Buckhorn rear sight with marble arms® gold bead front sight gets you on target quickly
• Steel loading gate for smoother loading
• Receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight that gives you a more precise sight picture and the timeless look and feel of shooting a long-barreled frontier rifle

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