Winchester Model 1873: Still Selling Today

by
posted on November 7, 2020
** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. **
winchester-model-1873-carbine.jpg

If you’re a firearm enthusiast, you would either eagerly add a Winchester’s Model 1873 to your collection or already have one in your gun safe. Volumes have been written about the classic, including here at American Rifleman.

Winchester Repeating Arms temporarily discontinued the model a few years back, but in 2013 it reintroduced the “gun that won the West” to its line. A variety of other companies produced clones in the interim—a few of them highly sought after versions, like the Navy Arms Centennial model—but it’s the guns wearing the firm’s logo in demand. Last year those from the namesake company were the sixth-most-popular lever-action rifles on GunBroker.com.

When Billy the Kid carried his there wasn’t a lot of options in the line. Modern versions change that and at last January’s SHOT Show, Winchester Repeating Arms introduced a Model 1873 Deluxe Sporting model. The 19th century outlaw might recognize the profile, but the color-casehardened receiver, tang tapped for optional peep sight, unique style of pistol grip and half-round, half-octagonal blued barrel would leave him a “mite” confused. It’s available in .357 Mag./.38 Spl., .44-40 Win. and .45 Colt. Each come with a 24-inch barrel, have a 14-round capacity in their tubular magazines and MSRP runs from $1,799.99 to $1,869.99.

That’s just one of the eight versions available in the Model 1873 line. The Carbines—available in the same chamberings—have 20-inch barrels and 10-round magazine capacity. Regardless of the cartridge they digest, MSRP comes in at $1,299.99.

Also available are the Model 1873 Short Rifle, Sporter Octagon Color Casehardened, Sporter Octagon Pistol Grip Color Case Hardened, Sporter Octagon Pistol Grip, Short Rifle Color Casehardened and Deluxe Sporter. With that kind of diversity, it’s little wonder the lever action remains a popular choice among enthusiasts.

Latest

Gotw Rra Lar 22 Tactical Carbine Web
Gotw Rra Lar 22 Tactical Carbine Web

Gun Of The Week: Rock River Arms LAR-22 Tactical Carbine

This week, we're on the range with the Rock River Arms LAR-22 Tactical Carbine, a rimfire variant of the AR-15 that's designed for reliability and gives enthusiasts a way to shoot affordably.

The Armed Citizen® July 11, 2025

Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives.

Japanese Last-Ditch Small Arms Of World War II

The crude assortment of fighting tools used by the Japanese during World War II give clues of an unprepared and unmatched last-ditch fight that ultimately lead to Allied victory.

Federal Ammunition Awards 2025 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships

Federal Ammunition recently awarded the 2025 Tom Knapp Memorial Scholarships to two 4-H shooting sports teen ambassadors.

2025 Optic Of The Year: Burris Eliminator 6

Even as new generation after new generation of Burris Eliminator continued to add more advanced technology and functionality, it remained odd-looking—until the launch of this year’s sixth-generation product, which is the first in the line that can mount atop a rifle using standard 34 mm scope rings.

I Have This Old Gun: Star Model B

Of the many Spanish-made firearms to emerge throughout the 19th and 20th century, one of the most recognizable is the Star Model B, largely due to its similarity to the Colt Model 1911.

Interests



Get the best of American Rifleman delivered to your inbox.