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Model 1873 Short Rifle
Lever-action left-hand-friendly item 534200137 - 357 MAG/38 SPL · 357 MAG/38 SPL
The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle is a left-hand-friendly lever action rifle chambered in 357 MAG/38 SPL. Its mid-weight build pairs a 20-inch barrel with a 7.25 lb listed weight, suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry. It wears a black walnut black walnut stock and brushed polish metalwork.
Barrel
20"
Weight
7.25 lb
MSRP
$1,500
Where to buy
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Scope base & rings
Match the base to this action's footprint, then pick ring height for your objective diameter.
Riflescope
A 3–9x or 2.5–10x covers nearly all hunting distances and keeps weight down.
Sling
Carry side is personal — a simple two-point sling works from either shoulder.
357 MAG/38 SPL ammunition
Most rifles shoot one load noticeably better than the rest — buy a few boxes before committing.
Hard case
Required for airline travel and worth it for any drive to a hunt.
Other Model 1873 Short Rifle variants
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Is the Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle right for you?
The Model 1873 Short Rifle is best suited to brush hunting, ranch work, and classic woods carry.
Browse more left-handed 357 Mag rifles, lever action rifles, or the full Winchester left-handed lineup.
Key features
- Left-hand-friendly layout for southpaw shooters
- 7.25 lb listed weight (mid-weight)
- 20" barrel in 357 MAG/38 SPL
- Black walnut Black Walnut stock
- Brushed Polish metal finish
- Magazine: 10 rounds; full-length tube
- MSRP around $1,500
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