WINCHESTER 534217137 1873 SPORTER OCTAGON 357 MAG CASE HARDENED GRD3

Winchester offers the Model 1873 Sporter Octagon (534217137), a lever action rifle chambered in 38 Special and 357 Magnum with a full octagon barrel and a color case hardened receiver finished with Grade III walnut. This rifle suits Cowboy Action Shooters, lever gun collectors, and hunters who want an authentic reproduction of the original 1873 platform paired with modern manufacturing consistency. Anyone searching for a lever action rifle chambered in 38 Special and 357 Magnum for cowboy action competition or classic lever gun collecting will find this Sporter Octagon model built around that exact purpose.

Key Features

• Manufacturer part number 534217137
• UPC 048702004254
• Caliber 38 Special, also chambers 357 Magnum
• Capacity 14 rounds
• Barrel length 24 inches, full octagon, blued gloss finish
• Twist rate 1 in 18.75 inches
• Receiver material steel, color case hardened
• Stock material American Grade 2/3 walnut, straight grip, oil finish
• Front sight gold bead
• Rear sight semi buckhorn
• Weight 7 pounds
• Overall length 43 inches
• Drop at heel 3 inches
• Butt type crescent
• Action type lever action
• Safety type hammer
• Trigger type single stage, fixed
• Magazine type fixed, full length tubular

Special Features

• Color case hardened receiver, lever, and crescent buttplate recreate the vibrant mottled coloring of the original 19th century Winchester finish process
• Full octagon barrel matches the profile of the earliest Model 1873 rifles rather than the round barrel used on later production variants
• Steel loading gate allows smoother cartridge feeding into the tubular magazine compared to stamped alternatives
• Rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang mounted rear sight, giving you the option to upgrade sighting precision later
• Same 38 Special and 357 Magnum chambering as many popular single action revolvers lets Cowboy Action Shooters run one ammunition type across their rifle and revolver
• Grade 2/3 walnut stock displays richer wood grain than standard Grade 1 stock options found on base model lever guns

Practical Benefits

Running 38 Special or 357 Magnum through this rifle means Cowboy Action Shooters can load one type of ammunition for both their lever gun and their revolvers, which directly answers whether this rifle works well for cowboy action competition stages. The 14 round tubular magazine capacity keeps you shooting through longer competition strings without frequent reloading. The color case hardened receiver and full octagon barrel give collectors and history minded shooters an accurate visual match to the earliest 1873 rifles, making this a rifle you can display as readily as you shoot it. The semi buckhorn rear sight and gold bead front sight combination offers a fast, traditional sight picture suited to close and mid range shooting typical of cowboy action stages. If you compete in cowboy action shooting or simply want an authentic feeling lever gun with period correct styling and modern reliability, this Model 1873 Sporter Octagon gives you a rifle built to perform on the course and hold its place in a collection.

The Winchester Model 1873 Sporter Octagon (534217137) in 38 Special and 357 Magnum with its full octagon barrel and color case hardened receiver stands as a proven platform for cowboy action shooters and lever gun collectors alike.