This is a recently acquired Uberti 1873 Sporting Rifle, chambered in .44-40 Winchester, featuring a 24″ octagon barrel, full-length tubular magazine, dovetail front sight, and ladder buckhorn rear sight. The receiver is beautifully color-case hardened, while the barrel and lever remain deep blued. The forend cap and the butt plate have a nice vintage plum patina. Serial number 49939 confirms it as a modern Italian-made replica produced by Uberti. It's in great overall condition, showing only light signs of normal use, handling and a few scattered safe marks.
Please see specifications below and all pictures for accurate depiction of this lever action rifle.
Finish:
Blued barrel, lever, forend cap and butt plate; color-case receiver
Stock:
Smooth walnut
Serial Number:
49939
Condition:
Great – strong finish, light handling marks
Historical & Quality Highlights
The Uberti 1873
is a faithful, quality recreation of the original Winchester “Gun That Won the West,” chambered in the historically significant .44–40 that allowed shared ammunition use between rifle and revolver.
The octagon barrel and color-case receiver are classic features of the Sporting Rifle variant, offering both period-correct aesthetics and reliable performance.
Uberti firearms are renowned for craftsmanship; their replicas are often considered among the most authentic and reliable available.
Condition Overview
This rifle maintains nice color-case hardening on the receiver, with consistent deep bluing on the barrel and lever. Butt plate and forend have a vintage plum patina. Sights are intact and functional, and stock shows minimal handling wear. The bore could use a good cleaning but has sharp rifling.
Usage & Performance
Ideal for cowboy-action shooting, historical displays, or functional use with modern ammunition.
FFL Required
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