# Idaho Chooses Winchester 1873 as State Gun

> Idaho voters pick Winchester Model 1873 as their official state gun in midterms.
- Title: Idaho Chooses Winchester 1873 as State Gun · OutKick
- Summary: Idaho voters pick Winchester Model 1873 as their official state gun in midterms. Idaho selected the Winchester Model 1873 as its official state gun during…
- Keywords: idaho, winchester 1873, state gun, midterms, idaho voters, gun, republicans, democrats, OutKick
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/idaho-voters-focused-real-issues-midterms-choosing-winchester-1873-state-gun
- Author: Austin Perry
- Published: 2026-11-04T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: idaho, winchester 1873, state gun, midterms, idaho voters, gun, republicans, democrats, news, politics
## Idaho Voters Focus
Idaho voters prioritized firearm choices over healthcare or grocery prices during midterms.
## Winchester Model 1873 Wins
The Winchester Model 1873, known as 'The Gun that Won the West,' became Idaho's official state gun.
## Six Firearms on Ballot
Six firearms including a Colt .45 and M1 Garand were presented as state gun options.
## Idaho's State Gun
Idaho now has an official state gun, joining 11 other U.S. states with similar designations.
## Key takeaway

Idaho selected the Winchester Model 1873 as its official state gun during midterms.