Winchester Repeating Arms 1873 User Manual

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lever upward cycles a new cartridge from the magazine

into the chamber.
The Model 1873’s reliable, smooth function made it

an instant success in its day. We are sure you will

appreciate its incredible design and high level of

precision as you become familiar with it by reviewing

this owner’s manual.

omenClature

Descriptions in this owner’s manual generally refer to

the firearm in the horizontal, normal firing position.

For example, the muzzle is forward or front; the

buttstock is rearward or rear; the trigger is downward

or underneath; the sights are upward or on top.
Throughout this owner’s manual the action refers to

the mechanism of this rifle which loads and secures

the cartridge in the chamber.
Figure 1 (pages 10-11) covers the general features and

benefits of the Model 1873 design. The appearance of

your rifle may be slightly different, depending on the

version you purchased. Refer to Figure 2 and Figure 3

for general part descriptions regarding your new rifle.
You must become familiar with all the part names

listed before proceeding with the rest of the

instructions in this owner’s manual.

erial

umber

The serial number of your Model 1873 can be found

stamped on the bottom of the receiver, toward the

front. Record the serial number at the front of this

owner’s manual for future reference.

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wear eye Protection when asseMbling and
disasseMbling your riFle to Prevent sPrings,
sPring-loaded Parts, solvents or other
agents FroM contacting your eyes, resulting
in injury.

FIGURE 2

Magazine Tube

Forearm

Buttplate

Buttstock

Ejection Port
Dust Cover

Rear Sight

Barrel

Front Sight

Muzzle

Finger Lever

Hammer

Receiver

Loading Port

Trigger

Lever Lock

FIGURE 3

Dust Cover

Inertia Striker

Lifter

Trigger Stop

Breech Bolt