Description
Product Summary
The Model 1873 is widely credited as being “The Gun that Won the West.” This classic model was chambered in the popular handgun calibers of the day and it’s been produced in carbine rifle and musket models. Cowboy Action Shooters love the reliable Model 1873 because it fires the same ammo as their revolver.
This particular model gives cowboy action shooters even more to be excited about as it comes ready-for-competition with extras that improve speed and accuracy on the firing line. The most notable enhancement is the action that has been tuned for speed – as is the Winchester way. Specifically the action has been performance-tuned and modified with a shorter smoother lever stroke to make cycling faster when you’re competing against the clock.
Even with the performance-focused extras never forget that this is a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms Model ’73 with an oil-finished walnut stock color case hardened carbine strap buttplate and a 20″ round barrel with a full-length magazine just like the original. Receiver rear tang is drilled and tapped for optional peep sight (sight not included). If you’re the type of collector or hunter who won’t settle for second best or a copy of a copy fill your hands with this magnificent rifle saddle up and blaze your trail into the sunset.
Model 1873 Competition Carbine High Grade Features
- Steel receiver with a color case-hardened finish
- Polished blued finish button rifled barrel
- Round barrel with barrel band
- Performance-tuned short-stroke lever-action
- Grade III/IV Walnut stock with a color case hardened carbine buttplate
- Top tang is drilled and tapped for optional peep sight
- Side plates receiver lever barrel band and buttplate are color case hardened
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt’s Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day–and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today’s standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt’s single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
