Model 1873

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:accessories sling and scope mounts.
gptkbp:activities lever-action
gptkbp:artistic_influence inspired many subsequent rifle designs.
gptkbp:availability still available in reproductions today
gptkbp:broadcasts tube magazine
gptkbp:caliber various including .44-40 Winchester
gptkbp:collects highly collectible among firearms enthusiasts
gptkbp:cultural_impact featured in numerous Western films
gptkbp:date gptkb:Victorian_era
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company
gptkbp:features ejector system
gptkbp:finish blued steel and walnut stock
gptkbp:historical_context popular during the American frontier era
gptkbp:historical_event used during the Indian Wars
gptkbp:historical_figure used by outlaws and lawmen alike
gptkbp:historical_significance symbol of the American frontier.
widely used in the American West
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Model 1873
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:United_States_military
gptkbp:legacy influenced future lever-action designs
remains a classic in firearm history.
gptkbp:length gptkb:item
varies from 20 to 30 inches
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Winchester_Repeating_Arms_Company
gptkbp:market popular among hunters and sport shooters
gptkbp:material steel and wood
walnut
gptkbp:notable_appearance used in many iconic shootouts
gptkbp:notable_features smooth lever operation
gptkbp:notable_for being known as ' The Gun that Won the West'.
gptkbp:notable_models The ' Yellow Boy' model.
gptkbp:notable_products sold in large quantities during its production.
gptkbp:notable_quote ' The rifle that won the West'.
gptkbp:notable_users gptkb:Buffalo_Bill_Cody
used by famous figures like Wild Bill Hickok.
gptkbp:origin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:price originally priced around $40
gptkbp:produced_by over 700,000 units produced
gptkbp:production_location gptkb:New_Haven,_Connecticut
gptkbp:production_years 1873-1923
gptkbp:range effective range of about 200 yards
gptkbp:recoil hammer-fired
moderate recoil
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:Winchester_Model_1894
gptkbp:reproduction produced by several manufacturers today.
gptkbp:safety_features manual safety
none standard
gptkbp:sights iron sights
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Winchester_Model_1892
gptkbp:trigger_type single-stage trigger
gptkbp:type gptkb:weapon
gptkbp:user_base cowboys, ranchers, and soldiers.
gptkbp:variant Sporting Rifle, Carbine, Musket
Trapper Carbine
gptkbp:weight approximately 8.5 lbs.
gptkbp:year_created 1873
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Winchester_1873
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5