Sporting rifles of the 1870s had fancy wood, a long barrel and a case hardened receiver. Uberti's 1873 Special Sporting Rifle brings that style back in .357, with a 24.25 inch barrel, 13+1 capacity and a case hardened finish. It is a handsome rifle that works at matches or on a gun rack.

A long barrel and a long tube mean a heavy gun. The balance is forward, which steadies your aim. Cycle the lever and it feels smooth. The .357 chambering is gentle, and with .38 Special loads you can shoot all day.

Cowboy action shooters like this model for its looks and its capacity. A stage with a lot of rifle targets is easy with fourteen rounds on board. You can load once and run the stage.

The case hardening has color that stands out against blued steel. Handle it with clean hands and wipe it down after use.

The price is high because of the quality of finish and wood. The listing is new. It ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.