The 1866 was already quite popular when the smaller, yet quite similar 1873 model was released. It became an immediate favorite. The Winchester Repeating Arms Company may have thought that domestic military sales would make up most of the orders for the firearm, but in fact, civilian sales and international military purchases were what brought in profit that year. In that day, the 1873 was the first lever action available with a broad variety of options. Today, an array of options is still offered in Taylor's 1873 line. This pistol grip model features a classic checkered pistol grip buttstock, checkered forend, and a half octagonal barrel.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Caliber 357 Mag
- Barrel Length 18"
- Capacity 10+1
- Overall Length 37"
- Weight 7.70 lbs
- Stock Fixed Pistol Grip
- Barrel 18" Half Octagon
- Receiver Material Steel
- Sights Blade Front, Buckhorn Rear
- Hand Right
- Stock Finish Group Brown/Tan
- Metal Finish Group Color Case Hardened
