Few guns have significantly impacted America more than the Winchester 1873. While arguments will undoubtedly spring up about other firearms, the 1873 is iconic. Its influence on the Old West and designs going forward was impressive. Now, Winchester is celebrating this piece of Americana with the Winchester Model 1873 Anniversary Model.
Winchester Model 1873 Anniversary
One hundred fifty years ago, the revered Winchester Model 1873 began its historic run. Similar to the earlier Model 1866 “Yellow Boy,” the ’73 traded the brass alloy receiver for iron, adding strength and other improvements, such as a dust cover that covered the loading/ejection port. Fortunately for Winchester, the release of the ’73 coincided with unbridled expansion into the untamed region of the American West, which caused demand for these reliable rifles to soar.
Over the next few decades, the Model 1873 was used by cowboys, Native Americans, ranchers, farmers, pioneers, law enforcement agents, and outlaws alike. It was in their hands that the legend of the Model 1973 was forged. While Winchester has a storied history of iconic guns, few match the 1873. But few will match 1873.
Iconic Lever Gun
This rifle exemplifies the lever-action genre with a butter-smooth operation and a walnut stock accented by deeply blued steel components featuring gold-enhanced engraving. Mix that with the look, feel, and function, and this special octagon-barreled 150th Anniversary commemorative Model becomes a gem.
Limited Run
As with most commemorative items, this is a limited run from Winchester. If you are as taken by it as I am, it would be best to act quickly because they will sell out.
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Winchester Model 1873 Anniversary Model Features
- High gloss blued steel receiver, lever, and forearm cap with gold enhanced 150th Anniversary engraving
- Grade V/VI Walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch
- Classic rifle-style forearm with forearm cap for the timeless look and feel of the original Model 1873
- 24″ full octagon barrel
- Crescent buttplate slips right into your shoulder for a more solid hold from any shooting position
- Semi-Buckhorn rear sight with marble arms® gold bead front sight gets you on target quickly
- Steel loading gate for smooth loading
- Receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight that gives you a more precise sight picture and the timeless look and feel of shooting a long-barreled frontier rifle
- MSRP- $3,659.99
