The Uberti 1873 Limited Edition short rifle is a must have for any Wild West enthusiast or collector. This lever gun chambered in the widely available .45 Colt cartridge will surely turn heads at the range, with its A-Grade walnut stock and case-hardened receiver, fully engraved with a pattern based on a 19th century original. The 1873 Limited Edition short rifle features an blued octagonal barrel with a 1:16" right-hand twist. Exclusively to the 1873 Limited Edition Short Rifle, Uberti manufactured this rifle with the "John Wayne" loop, the oversized lever is perfect for shooting while wearing heavy gloves.