#87 • Winchester Model 1873 Sporter Lever-Action Rifle - .45 Colt

Part of WINTER SPORTSMAN CONSIGNMENT AUCTION MONDAY, DECEMBER 7TH 6:30PM (timed auction by Edinburg Auction Sales. Inc. )

Starting at $10.00

Status: Available

Category: FIREARMS

Winchester | Model 1873 Sporter | .45 Colt | Lever-Action Rifle | 24" Octagonal Barrel | Grade III/IV Walnut The Winchester Model 1873, famously known as “The Gun That Won the West,” is one of the most recognizable lever-action rifles in American firearms history. Originally introduced in 1873, the Model 1873 became a defining firearm of the American frontier and remains highly regarded among collectors and enthusiasts of traditional Winchester lever-action rifles. This modern-production Winchester Model 1873 Sporter is chambered in .45 Colt and features a 24" octagonal barrel, traditional lever-action operation, and attractive Grade III/IV walnut furniture. The rifle combines the classic appearance of the original Model 1873 with modern manufacturing and finishing techniques. The Model 1873 utilizes Winchester's historic toggle-link lever-action system, along with a tubular magazine and exposed hammer. Its distinctive receiver profile, sliding dust cover, and traditional controls closely follow the design of the original 19th-century rifle. This Sporter configuration features a polished blued barrel and receiver, complemented by a richly finished walnut buttstock and forearm. The 24" octagonal barrel gives the rifle the substantial, traditional appearance associated with Winchester's classic sporting rifles. Chambered in .45 Colt, this modern reproduction offers a popular cartridge choice for enthusiasts of traditional lever-action rifles and cowboy-action shooting. The rifle retains its original Winchester barrel sticker and is accompanied by its original factory box and paperwork. Firearm Specs Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Model: Model 1873 Sporter Caliber: .45 Colt Action: Lever-Action Repeating Rifle Barrel Length: 24" Finish: Polished Blued Steel Stock/Grip: Grade III/IV Walnut Buttstock and Forearm Capacity: 13+1 Rounds Sights: Traditional Semi-Buckhorn Rear Sight and Marble Arms Gold Bead Front Sight Year of Manufacture: Modern Production; Exact Year Not Confirmed Barrel Profile: Full Octagonal Magazine: Full-Length Tubular Magazine Receiver: Steel with Sliding Dust Cover Operating System: Toggle-Link Lever Action Buttplate: Traditional Crescent-Style Country of Manufacture: Japan (Miroku) Serial Number 00108ZV73T Condition Excellent condition, showing minimal signs of previous use and handling. The rifle presents very well overall, retaining its attractive blued metalwork and walnut furniture. There is a small scrape on the underside of the buttstock, a small scratch on the underside of the forearm, and a small scuff on the right side of the receiver near the loading port/gate. Otherwise, the rifle maintains an excellent overall appearance. The bore is shiny. The original Winchester sticker remains affixed to the barrel, and the rifle is accompanied by its original factory box and paperwork. Extras & Features Original Winchester factory box Original factory paperwork Original Winchester barrel sticker remains attached An attractive example of the Winchester Model 1873 Sporter in .45 Colt, featuring a 24" octagonal barrel, richly finished Grade III/IV walnut furniture, and traditional lever-action design. Offered in excellent condition with a shiny bore, original box, paperwork, and factory barrel sticker still present, this rifle represents a handsome modern interpretation of one of Winchester's most celebrated historic firearms.