The definition of Legend. Here at Winchester Repeating Arms we know a great deal about legends. Our product line is full of them. But few can match the legendary look feel and function of this very special octagon-barreled Model 1873 with a stunning cased colored receiver. – A legendary package of features: – RECEIVER: Steel; Color case hardened; Steel loading gate; Rear tang is drilled and tapped for scope mount. – BARREL: 24 full octagon; Polished blued finish; Full-length magazine tube. – ACTION: Lever-action. – STOCK: Grade II/III walnut; Straight grip; Classic rifle-style forearm; Steel fore-end cap. – FEATURES: Semi-Buckhorn rear sight; Marble’s gold bead front sight; Color case hardened crescent buttplate lever fore-end cap and loading gate.