Posted by Jason Brumett
In 1873, Oliver Winchester introduced his new steel-framed lever-action rifle, creating what would eventually be known as the “Gun That Won the West.â€
The Model 1873 was originally chambered in a new, more powerful cartridge, the .44/40—a .44 caliber bullet propelled by 40 grains of black powder. However, one big factor that really ensured the success of the 1873 was that Colt quickly responded by offering its frontier six-shooter chambered in .44/40.
A cowboy could have both a lever-action rifle and his “Peacemaker†and need only one cartridge belt.
Today, the 1873 is the most popular rifle used in cowboy action shooting. Beretta’s new 1873 Renegade takes this popular design to the next level as the first factory-produced 1873 rifle with a shorter action stroke length,
Make: Beretta Model: Stampede Marshall Old West Caliber: .45 Colt
Chambered in .45 Colt , this handsome replica incorporates the most modern safety features. The feel and functioning are just like the originals, with a multiple-click single-act...(more)
Make: Winchester Model: 71 Deluxe Caliber: 348 WCF
The Winchester Repeating Arms Model 71 Deluxe is made from Grade IV walnut the gun itself is lever action with a full pistol grip stock, the wood is coverend in a high gloss finish...(more)
Make: Ruger Model: 77 357 Rotary Magazine Caliber: .357 Mag.
Ruger Model 77 in .357 Mag come ins black synthetic material and weighs just 5.5 lbs. It has a rotary magazine with a capacity of 5. The rotary magazine is a funny little rarely us...(more)
Make: Ruger Model: M77 Hawkeye African Caliber: .223 Rem.
You don't have to be in Namibia or South Africa to truly enjoy the beauty that is the Ruger M77 Hawkeye African, all you need is a plot of land and a box of bullets. The M77 Hawke...(more)
Make: Beretta Model: Sako TRG 22 .308 Win Caliber: .308 Win
The TRG-22 in 308 Win handles a multitude of accuracy tasks: it is a thoroughbred 300 m UIT standard competition rifle, a CISM competition winner and serves the governments of seve...(more)
