A. Uberti Model 1873 Short Rifle .45 Colt, 20-inch Octagonal Barrel, Color Case-Hardened Receiver (Stoeger Import)
This A. Uberti Model 1873 Short Rifle is an Italian-made reproduction chambered in .45 Colt, imported by Stoeger. It features a 20-inch octagonal blued barrel, a color case-hardened steel receiver, and a 10+1 capacity. Traditional details include a walnut straight-grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate, a brass cartridge lifter, a dust cover, and iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The barrel shows a visible band of bluing wear near the front.
What’s Included
- A. Uberti Model 1873 Short Rifle in .45 Colt
This Short Rifle configuration pairs a 20-inch octagonal blued barrel with a color case-hardened steel receiver, giving it the classic balance and look associated with the 1873 pattern. The full-length tubular magazine uses a single hanger, and the dust cover is present.
The rifle uses a traditional toggle-link lever-action system with a brass cartridge lifter/elevator block. Capacity is listed at 10+1 in .45 Colt.
Sighting is straightforward and period-correct in function, with a dovetailed front blade and a rear semi-buckhorn sight with an elevator. The walnut stock features a straight grip and a steel crescent buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
Markings include A. Uberti – Italy and Stoeger – Accokeek, MD import stamps, as well as the Italian CAT. 5989 designation. This example is a faithful reproduction manufactured in Italy by A. Uberti and imported by Stoeger.