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Model 1873 Short Rifle

Name: Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle — 44-40 WIN (Left-Handed)
Brand: Winchester
SKU: winchester-model-1873-short-rifle-534200140
Price: 1499.99 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Lever-action left-hand-friendly item 534200140 - 44-40 WIN · 44-40 WIN

The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle is a left-hand-friendly lever action rifle chambered in 44-40 WIN. 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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Other Model 1873 Short Rifle variants

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Sources & citations

Every spec is tied to an official manufacturer page or verified source.

Manufacturer product page ↗https://www.winchesterguns.com/products/rifles/model-1873.html https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/backup-json-for-cludo/rifles-model-1873.json

Full specifications

Manufacturer SKU534200140

ActionLever action

Hand orientationleft hand friendly

Caliber44-40 WIN

Barrel length20 in

Overall length39 in

Weight7.25 lb

StockBlack walnut Black Walnut

Metal finishBrushed Polish

Magazine10 rounds; full-length tube

Threaded barrelNo

MSRP$1,500

Street priceNot published

Availabilityunknown

Catalog statuscurrent

Country of manufactureNot published

Last verified2026-05-31

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 44-40 Win 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 44-40 WIN
Black walnut Black Walnut stock
Brushed Polish metal finish
Magazine: 10 rounds; full-length tube
MSRP around $1,500