A. Uberti Model 1873 Sporting Rifle .45 Colt, 24 in Full-Octagon Barrel, Color Case-Hardened Receiver
This A. Uberti Model 1873 Sporting Rifle is a faithful Italian-made reproduction of the classic 1873 lever gun, chambered in .45 Colt with a 24 inch full-octagon barrel. It features a color case-hardened steel receiver with a sliding top dust cover, a full-length tubular magazine, and smooth walnut furniture with a crescent buttplate. Gardone proof marks, PSF, CAT. 4722, and the BI date code (1997) are present, underscoring its provenance and production year.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle is in good overall shape with minor blemishes. The rear metal plate will need to be bent back to accommodate a cracked wood buttstock repair. The bore is clean with strong, well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- A. Uberti Model 1873 Sporting Rifle chambered in .45 Colt
The rifle uses the 1873-pattern toggle-link action with a sliding top dust cover and a full-length tubular magazine, providing a 10+1 capacity in .45 Colt. The barrel is marked "CAL .45 L.C." matching the chambering.
Its 24 inch full-octagon barrel pairs with traditional iron sights: a dovetailed blade front and an elevator-adjustable rear, offering a classic sight picture appropriate to the platform. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.
The receiver and frame are steel with a color case-hardened finish, complemented by blued metal elsewhere. The rifle is stocked in smooth walnut and fitted with a steel forend cap and a crescent steel buttplate for period-correct handling and aesthetics.
Proof and origin markings include CAT. 4722, PSF, Gardone proof marks, and the BI date code indicating 1997 production. This Italian-made Uberti reproduction delivers the look and function of the 1873 with well-executed materials and finishes.