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The definition of "Legend." Here at Winchester Repeating Arms we know a great deal about "legends." Our product line is full of them. But few can match the legendary look, feel and function of this very special octagon-barreled Model 1873 with a stunning colour case hardened receiver. A legendary package of features. The feature set starts with a full octagon barrel, a tang that is drilled and tapped for a tang mounted rear sight (not included) and features grade II/III walnyt straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch. Classic style forend with forearm cap for the timeless look and feel of the original 1873. Elegant colour case hardening on the steel reciever, lever, crescent butt plate and forearm cap protect against corrosion. Crescent buttplate slips right into your shoulder for a more solid hold from any shooting position. Semi buckhorn rear sight with marble arms gold bead front sight gets you on target quickly. Steel loading gate for smoother loading. Receiver top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight that gives you a more precise sight picture and the timeless look and feel of shooting a long-barreled frontier rifle. Stock number: 78394