A. Uberti Model 1873 Short Rifle .45 Colt, 20" Octagonal Barrel, Color Case-Hardened Receiver, 10+1 Capacity
This Italian-made A. Uberti Model 1873 Short Rifle is a faithful reproduction chambered in .45 Colt, featuring a 20" octagonal barrel, sliding top dust cover, and a brass cartridge lifter. It pairs a blued barrel and full-length tubular magazine with a color case-hardened receiver, lever, and hammer, and wears classic iron sights. The tang is marked "MODEL 1873" for period-correct detail.
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: Minor, superficial scratches and small handling marks are present on exterior surfaces. The wood shows light blemishes consistent with gentle handling.
What's Included
- Lace-on suede buttstock cover (installed)
- Leather lever wrap (installed)
The Short Rifle configuration balances fast handling with classic 1873 lines. This example uses a 20" octagonal barrel over a full-length tubular magazine for a 10+1 capacity in .45 Colt, and it retains the sliding top dust cover and brass cartridge lifter associated with the design.
The receiver, lever, and hammer display a color case-hardened finish that contrasts with the blued barrel and magazine tube. The stock is straight-grip wood with a gloss finish, paired with a smooth wooden forend. The tang is marked "MODEL 1873" for authentic detail.
Sighting is traditional and practical, with a dovetailed brass-bead front sight and an adjustable rear sight with a stepped elevator. The length of pull measures 13.0" for a straightforward, classic fit.
Made in Italy, this A. Uberti reproduction focuses on period-correct features and finish, delivering the look and function associated with the 1873 pattern in a clean, well-cared-for example.