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Model 1873 Short Rifle Color Case Hardened

Name: Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle Color Case Hardened — 44-40 WIN (Left-Handed)
Brand: Winchester
SKU: winchester-model-1873-short-rifle-color-case-hardened-534202140
Price: 1879.99 USD
Availability: LimitedAvailability

Lever-action left-hand-friendly item 534202140 - 44-40 WIN · 44-40 WIN

The Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle Color Case Hardened 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; color case metalwork.

Barrel

20"

Weight

7.25 lb

MSRP

$1,880

Where to buy

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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 SKU534202140

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; Color Case

Magazine10 rounds; full-length tube

Threaded barrelNo

MSRP$1,880

Street priceNot published

Availabilityunknown

Catalog statuscurrent

Country of manufactureNot published

Last verified2026-05-31

Is the Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle Color Case Hardened right for you?

The Model 1873 Short Rifle Color Case Hardened 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; Color Case metal finish
Magazine: 10 rounds; full-length tube
MSRP around $1,880