The 1873 Competition Rifle was created to provide competition shooters with a higher level of performance in a lever-action package. Incorporating several features that make it competition-ready right out of the box. An action job slicks up the trigger and shortens the lever's stroke for accurate and rapid fire duties. The fit, feel and finish of the 1873 Competition Rifle is similar to the old west models, but with improvements that make the gun stronger and easier to handle. These features provide modern advances and variations that make the 1873 Competition Rifle one of the best lever-action rifles on the market today.