Winchester Guns 1873 Short Rifle Case Hard Lever 45 Colt 20" Barrel 10+1 Rounds Walnut Blued
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 revolvers. The Short Rifle Case Hardened model features a polished blued barrel, Grade II/III walnut stock, color case hardened crescent buttplate, Semi-Buckhorn rear sight, Marble's gold bead front sight, forend cap and loading gate. If you're the type of collector 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.
Action: Lever Caliber: 45 Colt (LC) Barrel Length: 20.0" Capacity: 10+1 Trigger: Standard Oal: 39" Weight: 7.25 lbs Stock Description: Grade II/III Walnut Metal Finish: Blued Receiver Material: Steel Sights: Semi-Buckhorn Rear, Bead Front, Drilled/Tapped Barrel Length Range: 20.00" to 21.99" Weight Range: 7.00 lbs to 7.99 lbs Hand: Right Stock Finish Group: Wood Metal Finish Group: Blued/Black
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
