This Winchester Model 1873 Short Rifle is a lever action chambered for .357 Magnum that also feeds .38 Special, built on a color case hardened steel receiver with a 20-inch round blued barrel. The tube under the barrel holds ten rounds plus one in the chamber, the straight-grip stock is Grade III/IV walnut, and the rifle weighs 7.4 pounds at 39 inches long. Sights are a bead at the muzzle and a semi-buckhorn at the rear; there is no provision for a scope.

In South Carolina this rifle fits the shooter who wants one gun for cowboy action matches, relaxed afternoons with .38 Special and closer work with full .357 Magnum loads. Because any legal firearm may be used for deer here, it can also go to the stand, and the Game Zone 3 private-land season from August 15 to January 1 leaves plenty of time to put a revolver-cartridge rifle to use at short distances. Every deer must be tagged and reported to SC Game Check by midnight.

Key features

• .357 Magnum and .38 Special, 10+1 capacity
• Color case hardened steel receiver
• 20-inch round blued barrel, 7.4 pounds
• Grade III/IV walnut straight-grip stock
• Bead front and semi-buckhorn rear sights

Ships to your chosen South Carolina FFL dealer for the NICS check; no state permit or waiting period applies to the pickup.