The Model 1873 is one of the most famous of all American firearms and has been popularly known as "the Gun that Won the West" due to its popularity with pioneers. It was often paired with a Colt Single Action Army or other revolver chambered for the popular .44-40 W.C.F. cartridges. This made carrying ammunition for both your rifle and your revolver simple and allowed an individual to be ready to defend themselves against man or beast in a variety of tough situations. This Model 1873 has that classic frontier look of a true survivor of the American West, was manufactured in 1892, and has a special order half magazine. The rifle has a third model receiver with integral dust cover rail and dust cover with grip serrations at the rear and standard markings including the caliber designation on the barrel and cartridge elevator. It is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The buttstock is fitted with a trapdoor crescent buttplate (cleaning rod not included).

Very good, retaining 20% original blue finish in the protected areas and heavier amounts of original blue on the receiver and lower tang with a smooth brown-gray patina associated with spending a lifetime in a challenging environment on the balance. The wood is also very good and shows similar working gun character. Mechanically excellent. A well-traveled special order Model 1873 that certainly saw period use.