WINCHESTER 1873 .45-60 WIN

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 626433



Winchester 1873 Carbine with Factory Letter

A standard 1873 Carbine typically differs from the Sporting Rifle in these ways:
- Barrel Length: Standard carbines almost always have a 20-inch round barrel. This rifle has a 22\" barrel
- Magazine: Usually features a full-length magazine tube (ending just before the muzzle).
- Furniture: Carbines have a distinct barrel band holding the forend in place, whereas rifles use a metal forend tip (cap).
- Saddle Ring: Most original carbines featured a \"Saddle Ring\" on the left side of the receiver for securing the gun to a scabbard.  
- Buttplate: Carbines typically have a rounded \"carbine\" buttplate, while rifles often have a crescent-shaped \"rifle\" buttplate.
- Dust Cover: 3rd Model

The .45-60 Winchester Cartridge
The .45-60 was introduced in 1879 specifically for the Winchester Model 1876 (the \"Centennial Rifle\"). Finding a Model 1873 chambered in .45-60 is actually quite a point of interest, as the 1873 was typically chambered for shorter pistol-caliber cartridges like .44-40, .38-40, and .32-20.

Technical Note: The Model 1876 was essentially a \"scaled-up\" 1873 designed to handle these larger rifle cartridges. If your receiver is marked \"1873\" but chambered in .45-60, it may be a rare transition, a custom order, or a conversion.

This rifle was manufactured in 1883.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1873
Caliber Info: .45-60 WIN
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 22" BARREL
Action: LEVER ACTION
Finish: nickel

Price: $11,500.99
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