Uberti 1873 Special Sporting Short Rifle .45 Colt 20" 342068

Manufacturer: Uberti

Model: 1873 Special Sporting Short Rifle

SKU: 342068

Caliber: .45 Colt

Capacity: 10 Rounds

Barrel Length:  20" Octagonal

Overall Length: 39"

Stock: A-Grade Walnut, Checkered Pistol Grip and Forend

Case-Hardened Frame, Buttplate and Lever

The Winchester 1873 Rifle was called the “rifle that won the West.” This piece of history is available in 7 distinctive models, including the Uberti 1873 Carbine and the Uberti 1873 Special Sporting Rifle, and others. See them all below.

When the gun was first offered, it was chambered in the powerful new .44-.40 cartridge. The .44 caliber bullet was propelled by 40 grains of black powder.

The success of the 1873 Rifle was assured when Colt quickly offered its Peacemaker in the same caliber. Then a cowboy needed only 1 cartridge belt for a lever-action rifle plus his 6-shooter.