Lever-action Model 1873 rifle with a classic color case-hardened finish, grade V/VI walnut stock and forearm, 24" blued half octagon/half round barrel, and unique pistol grip style.
Features and Benefits : RECEIVER – Steel; Color case hardened finish
FEATURES – Top tang is drilled and tapped for optional peep sight; Side plates, receiver, lever, forearm cap and butt plate all color case hardened
Specifications:
Item Number: 534259141
Caliber: 45 Colt
Barrel Length: 24"
Overall Length: 43"
Length of Pull: 13"
Drop at Comb: 1 3/4"
Drop at Heel: 3"
Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz
Magazine Capacity: 14
Twist Rate: 18 3/4"
Barrel Finish: Polished Blued
Stock Finish: Oil
Wood Grade: Grade V/VI
Receiver Finish: Polished Blued
Chamber Finish: Polished
Barrel Material: Steel
Barrel Contour: Half Octagon
Stock Material: Black Walnut
Recoil Pad: Metal Butt Plate
Pistol Grip Cap: None
Checkering: None
Sling Swivel Studs: None
Receiver Material: Steel
Trigger Finish: Polished Blued
Bolt Slide Finish: Polished Blued
Magazine Type: Full-Length Tube
Trigger Material: Steel
Trigger Guard Material: Steel
Trigger Guard Engraving: None
Drilled and Tapped for Scope: No
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
