The Model 1873 is ideal if you're the type of collector who won't settle for second best or a copy of a copy, fill your hands with this magnificent rifle, saddle up and blaze your trail into the sunset. It has a beautiful walnut stock with a with a satin oil finish. The steel loading gate on provides for smoother loading. The rear tang is drilled and tapped for an optional tang-mounted rear sight for a more precise sight picture. This Short Rifle model features a straight stock, round barrel and gold bead front sight with semi-buckhorn rear.