A. Uberti Model 1873 Sporting Rifle .45 Colt Lever-Action, 23.5 in Octagonal Barrel, Blued/Color Case-Hardened, 12+1
This Italian-made A. Uberti Model 1873 Sporting Rifle is a faithful reproduction chambered in .45 Colt, built with a 23.5 in octagonal blued steel barrel and a color case-hardened steel receiver. It features a sliding dust cover with top ejection, a brass cartridge lifter, and a full-length tubular magazine with a stated 12+1 capacity. Traditional iron sights, a straight-grip walnut stock, and a steel crescent buttplate complete this Sporting Rifle configuration, with factory markings reading "A. UBERTI – ITALY."
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: There is a scratch on the right side of the stock near the shoulder plate. There is a small chip on the left side of the stock with light handling marks. There is a light scratch on the left side of the barrel near the muzzle. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- A. Uberti Model 1873 Sporting Rifle chambered in .45 Colt
The 23.5 in octagonal steel barrel is finished in blue, paired with a color case-hardened steel receiver. This combination reflects the classic Sporting Rifle style while providing durable, proven materials throughout.
The action includes a sliding dust cover with top ejection and a brass cartridge lifter. Feeding is through a full-length tubular magazine with a stated 12+1 capacity in .45 Colt.
Furniture consists of a straight-grip walnut buttstock and matching fore-end, capped by a steel crescent buttplate. The length of pull measures 13.0 in, offering a traditional fit and feel.
Sighting equipment is period-style and practical: a dovetailed blade front sight and a buckhorn-style rear sight with a stepped elevator for on-the-fly adjustment.
Factory markings include "A. UBERTI – ITALY," and the rifle is an Italian-made reproduction of the Model 1873. The serial number is located on the lower tang.