Classic carbine configuration of the Model 1873 with barrel band, strap buttplate, saddle ring and straight grip walnut stock. Drilled/tapped for an optional receiver mounted peep sight. The MODEL 1873 is widely credited as being "The Gun that Won the West®." Chambered in the popular handgun calibers of the day, 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 is a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms® Model '73 with an oil-finished walnut stock, classic blued steel carbine strap buttplate and a 20" round barrel with a full-length magazine, just like the original. Semi-buckhorn rear sights with Marble Arms® Gold Bead front sight gets you on target quickly. Steel loading gate for smoother loading. Receiver rear tang is drilled and tapped for optional tang-mounted rear sight for a more precise sight picture (sight not included).
