Winchester 1873 24″ Octagonal BBL Rifle .357 Mag/38 SPL Lever Action
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: LSB251012JH020
Make: Winchester
Model: 1873 Rifle Octagonal barrel rifle
Serial Number: 00079ZV73M
Year of Manufacture: Modern
Caliber: .357 Mag/38 SPL
Action Type: Lever Action with Full Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The left side of barrel is marked “Winchester Model 1873/ Caliber 357 Mag/38 SPL Only. The right side of the barrel is marked “Made by Miroku Japan Imported by BACO Inc Morgan Utah/ Winchester is a registered trademark of OI in Corporation”
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn “V-notch” on an elevator dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, semi pistol grip, straight comb, and Crescent buttplate. The stocks have virtually no wear other than having sling studs installed. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and rifling sharp. There is only minor fouling in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle 99% of its metal finish. The bluing is deep and clean. The markings are all sharp. There is very minor handling wear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly including the half-cock safety notch. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Sling.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1873 remains one of the most recognizable lever action rifles ever produced, and modern reproductions allow shooters and collectors to experience the classic form with contemporary manufacturing standards. Originally introduced in the nineteenth century, the Model 1873 became a defining symbol of the American frontier, valued for its smooth action, practical handling, and versatility. This modern production rifle, manufactured by Miroku in Japan for Winchester, faithfully captures the external lines, balance, and traditional features that made the original so enduring while benefiting from modern metallurgy and precision machining.
Chambered in .357 Magnum with the ability to also fire .38 Special, this rifle offers a modern cartridge pairing that blends historical aesthetics with contemporary practicality. The .357 Magnum provides strong performance from a 24 inch barrel, while .38 Special allows for mild recoil and economical shooting. The full length tubular magazine, octagonal barrel, and buckhorn rear sight mirror the classic sporting configuration of nineteenth century Winchester rifles, making this an appealing blend of period styling and modern functionality.
This example retains approximately 99 percent of its original blued finish, with deep, even coloration and crisp, well defined markings throughout. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and only minor fouling present, rating 9.5 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The walnut stocks show virtually no wear aside from the addition of sling studs, presenting in Excellent condition with a measured length of pull of 13 inches. Screw heads are sharp, the action functions correctly including the half cock safety notch, and overall the rifle presents as an exceptionally clean example of Winchester’s modern Model 1873. Please see our high resolution photos and good luck on your bid! MF
