The Gun that Won the West. The Model 1873 features a Walnut straight grip stock with a satin oil finish that’s velvet smooth to the touch. Classic rifle style forearm with blued steel cap for the timeless look and feel of the original Model 73. Blued steel crescent buttplate slips into your shoulder for a solid hold. Round 20″ barrel with a full-length magazine. Tube holds 10 rounds of 357 Magnum or 11 rounds of 38 Special ammunition. Semi-buckhorn rear sights with Marble Arms Gold Bead front sight gets you on target quickly. Steel loading gate for smoother loading. Receiver rear tang is drilled and tapped for optional tang-mounted rear sight for a more precise sight picture (sight not included).