Uberti 342813 1873 Short Rifle .357 Magnum 20" Lever-Action Rifle

Uberti 1873 Short Rifle .357 Magnum 20" Lever-Action Rifle - 5991

The Uberti 1873 Short Rifle is a traditional lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum and built as a faithful reproduction of one of the most recognizable American repeating rifle designs of the late 19th century. This configuration combines a 20-inch barrel, steel receiver, tubular magazine, and classic walnut furniture in a shorter, more maneuverable version of the Model 1873 rifle.

Uberti manufactures its 1873 rifles in Italy using the characteristic toggle-link action associated with the original Winchester design. For shooters looking for a traditional Western-style lever gun rather than a modernized platform, the 1873 provides the exposed hammer, side loading gate, tubular magazine, and period-style iron sights expected from the design.

.357 Magnum Chambering

Chambered in .357 Magnum, this 1873 Short Rifle combines a historically styled action with a widely available modern revolver cartridge. The chambering is particularly popular among recreational lever-action shooters and Cowboy Action enthusiasts because it provides manageable recoil from a rifle-length platform while retaining the handling characteristics of the Model 1873.

The .357 Magnum chambering also makes the rifle a natural companion to revolvers chambered for the same cartridge, reflecting the longstanding appeal of pairing a lever-action rifle and handgun around a common caliber.

20-Inch Short Rifle Configuration

The 20-inch barrel distinguishes the Short Rifle from Uberti's longer Sporting Rifle configurations. It provides a more compact overall package while retaining a full-length shoulder stock and rifle-style forearm.

Uberti's 1873 Short Rifle uses the traditional octagonal barrel profile associated with its rifle configurations. The shorter barrel and magazine assembly reduce the amount of length forward of the receiver, providing quicker handling than the longer 24-inch and 30-inch variants while preserving the classic appearance of the 1873.

Traditional Model 1873 Lever Action

The Model 1873 operates through a toggle-link lever-action mechanism. Cycling the lever extracts and ejects the fired case, transfers the next cartridge from the tubular magazine into position, chambers the round, and cocks the external hammer.

Cartridges are loaded through the loading gate on the right side of the receiver. This allows the tubular magazine to be replenished without removing the magazine assembly and preserves the operating layout associated with the original 1873 design.

Steel Receiver and Classic Walnut Furniture

Unlike the brass-framed Model 1866 that preceded it, the 1873 design uses a steel receiver. Uberti combines the steel action with traditional walnut furniture and period-inspired metal finishes to reproduce the appearance and proportions of the original rifle.

The result is a firearm intended to retain the character of a traditional Western lever action rather than incorporating contemporary stocks, accessory rails, or other modern features that would substantially change the original design.

Traditional Iron Sights

The 1873 Short Rifle is equipped with traditional open sights appropriate to the platform. This sighting arrangement complements the rifle's historical configuration and keeps the top of the receiver and barrel free from the modern optics hardware commonly found on contemporary lever-action rifles.

Key Features

• .357 Magnum chambering
• Model 1873 lever-action design
• 20-inch Short Rifle configuration
• Octagonal barrel
• Steel receiver
• Traditional toggle-link action
• External hammer
• Side loading gate
• Tubular magazine
• Traditional open iron sights
• Walnut stock and forearm
• Period-style Western rifle configuration
• Made in Italy by Uberti

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Uberti
• Model: 1873 Short Rifle
• Model Marking: 0213 / W73
• Catalog Number: 5991
• Caliber: .357 Magnum
• Action: Lever Action
• Barrel Length: 20"
• Barrel Profile: Octagonal
• Receiver: Steel
• Magazine: Tubular
• Stock: Walnut
• Sights: Traditional Open Sights
• Country of Manufacture: Italy

A Classic 1873 in a Practical Short Rifle Format

The Uberti 1873 Short Rifle is aimed at shooters who want the mechanical character and traditional appearance of a Model 1873 in a more compact 20-inch configuration. Its .357 Magnum chambering, steel receiver, octagonal barrel, walnut furniture, and toggle-link action make it particularly relevant for Cowboy Action shooting, recreational lever-action shooting, and collections centered on historically styled Western firearms.

Rather than modernizing the 1873 concept, Uberti preserves the features that define it. For buyers specifically looking for a .357 Magnum Model 1873 reproduction, this Short Rifle combines a practical barrel length with the traditional controls, loading system, and appearance that distinguish the platform.

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