The Winchester 1873 Sporter Octagon .357/.38 lever action rifle brings authentic Old West heritage into your hands—or your collection. This is the real deal: a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873 with period-correct details that honor the original design that helped settle a continent. Whether you're a serious lever-action shooter, a cowboy action competitor, or a collector who demands authenticity over shortcuts, this rifle delivers the look, feel, and function of the iconic gun that won the West.
The octagon barrel pairs classic aesthetics with practical performance, while the satin oil-finished walnut stock and straight grip feel smooth and alive in your hands—nothing plastic, nothing rushed. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optional tang-mounted sights if you want to customize your sight picture beyond the semi-buckhorn rear and brass bead front already in place. At 7 lbs 8 oz and 43 inches overall, it balances well for both hunting and sport shooting, and the full-length magazine tube cycles .357 Magnum or .38 Special reliably, giving you 14 rounds of capacity depending on your load.
This isn't a reproduction or a modern interpretation—it's a Winchester through and through, with blued steel, a crescent buttplate that settles into your shoulder, and a steel loading gate designed for smooth operation. If you've been holding out for a genuine 1873 Sporter rather than settling for copies, this is your rifle.
| Brand | Winchester |
| Model | 1873 Sporter |
| Action Type | Lever |
| Caliber | .357 Magnum / .38 Special |
| Barrel Length | 24 inches |
| Barrel Profile | Octagon |
| Overall Length | 43 inches |
| Weight | 7 lbs 8 oz |
| Capacity | 14 rounds |
| Twist Rate | 1:18.75 |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Stock Finish | Satin Oil |
| Receiver Finish | Blued Steel |
| Rear Sight | Semi-Buckhorn |
| Front Sight | Brass Bead |
| Buttplate | Blued Steel Crescent |
| Receiver Features | Drilled and tapped for optional tang-mounted rear sight |
Yes. The receiver is already drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight, letting you upgrade your sight picture without permanent modifications.
Yes. The 1873 Sporter is chambered in .357/.38 and cycles both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition reliably through the full-length magazine tube.
The full-length magazine tube holds 14 rounds, whether you're loading .357 Magnum or .38 Special.
This is a genuine Winchester Repeating Arms Model 1873, built with period-correct details including blued steel, walnut stock, and a crescent buttplate—not a copy.
Firearm Shipments:
To buy rifles or shotguns, you must be 18 years old, and for handguns, actions, or receivers, the minimum age is 21. By placing an order for this firearm, you confirm that you are the legitimate transferee/buyer, meet the legal age requirements, and comply with all Federal, State, and local laws and regulations necessary to purchase this firearm.
We only ship firearms to valid Federal Firearms License (FFL) holders. At checkout we provide a FFL locator for your convenience.
We will need a copy of the FFL’s license to facilitate the process, kindly request your dealer to email us a copy of their FFL, as we cannot dispatch the firearm until we receive this document. It is imperative for the buyer to choose their FFL dealer, ensure they are willing to facilitate the transfer, and have them email their FFL copy to BOSQUE Outdoors. To avoid any confusion, the customer's name or order number must be mentioned in the email containing the FFL.
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