The Trapper is the shortest 1873 variant with a 16-inch barrel — the minimum rifle barrel length. Compact, fast-handling, and legal without a short-barreled rifle tax stamp. Popular for close-country brush use and cowboy-action competitors who prefer maximum maneuverability. Type: Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: .357 Magnum Capacity: 8 Year introduced: 2000, Italy Weight: 7.25 oz Overall length: 34.5" Status: Active Intended use: cowboy_action, collector, brush_hunting