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Winchester rifle is a comprehensive term describing a series of lever action repeating rifles manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Developed from the 1860 Henry rifle, Winchester rifles were among the earliest repeaters. The Model 1873 was particularly successful, being marketed by the manufacturer as "The Gun That Won the West".
Oct 16, 2004 · I purchased an original '73 Winchester in .44 W.C.F. (mfg'd in 1882) about 4 years ago. This gun is in fair condition and it has a barrel that is somewhat pitted. Since purchasing it about 3,500 rounds have gone through the barrel, some jacketed but the majority have been cast bullets.
Jan 6, 2021 · The 73 received a huge boost from Remington and Colt, who began chambering their revolvers for the .44/40. This eliminated the need to carry one kind of ammunition for a rifle and another for a...
Winchester began offering Model 1873s chambered for .22 Short or .22 Long (not Long Rifle) in 1886. Those rifles are instantly recognizable by the lack of a loading port on the receiver’s right side. The new Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Short Rifle’s front sight has a tall blade and brass bead.
Oct 23, 2023 · Only 150 Winchester Model 1873 150th Anniversary rifles will be made and will feature special commemorative engraving. Photos courtesy of Winchester Repeating Arms.
Cowboy Action Shooters love the reliable Model 1873 because it fires the same ammo as their revolvers. Several features of the Model 1873 are what set it apart over 140 years ago, and still make it a very cool rifle to shoot today. All Model 1873 rifles have the Winchester touch of quality.
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Jun 18, 2013 · It was an accurate, ergonomic, reliable rifle chambered for revolver-compatible cartridges so that shooters could carry one type of ammo for both their long gun and their sidearm. It is likely that Model 1873 rifles participated at the Battle of the Little Bighorn and assuredly they did so in later battles of the Indian Wars as well as the ...
