The 1873 in the more compact Short Rifle configuration — a 20-inch round barrel and saddle-ring carbine trim. Easier to handle in close quarters and on horseback than the full sporting rifle, while retaining the classic 1873 toggle-link action. Type: Rifle Action: Lever-Action Caliber: 45 Colt Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1990, Italy Weight: 7.5 oz Overall length: 39" Status: Active Intended use: Cowboy Action, Range, Hunting