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.45 Colt Uberti 1873 Rifle Specs

Uberti's 1873 .45 Colt rifle is inspired by the guns used by old West cowboys and the crime-fighting Texas Rangers. Modeled after the real design from 1873, the .45 Colt rifle is made for gun and history enthusiasts. Before purchasing the Uberti .45 Colt rifle, it is important to understand its features and specifications to determine if it is the right gun for you.

Models
- The .45 Colt is available in five models: the carbine, short rifle, trapper rifle, special sporting and half octagonal.
Appearance
- All of these rifles are made with A-grade walnut wood. The trapper and carbine are made with a blue-steel frame and buttplate, as well as a case-hardened lever. All other models have a case-hardened frame, buttplate and lever. The gun barrel is round on nearly all these rifles, but it is octagonal on the carbine. The special sporting model has a checkered pistol-grip stock and fore-end.
Measurements and Features
- Barrel lengths measure from 16.125 inches to 24.25 inches. The total length of the gun ranges between 38 and 43.3 inches. The rifle's capacity is nine plus one for the 16.125-inch barrel, 10 plus one for the 18- through 20-inch barrels and 13 plus one for the 24.25-inch barrel. The rifle's weight ranges from 7.4 to 8.2 lbs. Each gun has a right twist and six grooves.

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