The Cimarron Firearms 1873 Carbine is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Mag with a 19-inch barrel, blue finish, and walnut straight stock. The steel frame carries an external hammer, and the tubular magazine holds 10 rounds with one in the chamber. Sights are an adjustable ladder rear and blade front. The barrel has a 1-in-18.75 twist. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1873 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 19 inches 
• Overall Length: 37.87 inches 
• Weight: 7.48 lbs. 
• Finish: Blue with Walnut Straight Stock 
• Firing System: External Hammer 
• Frame Material: Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The lever action cycles quickly for follow-up shots, which makes it practical for cowboy action competition where speed matters. The adjustable ladder rear sight lets shooters dial in for distance; the blade front gives a clean acquisition picture. At 37.87 inches overall and 7.48 lbs, the carbine is compact enough for field carry. The .357 Mag cartridge is versatile -- it works for plinking, small-to-medium game, and can also fire .38 Special for lighter practice loads. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Cowboy Action Shooting: The lever action and external hammer match the rules of most CAS competitions. 
• Hunting: Suitable for deer and medium game at moderate ranges with the .357 Mag caliber. 
• Range Use: The 10+1 capacity and manageable recoil make range sessions easy to sustain.

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Carbine in .357 Mag consistently praise the fit and finish. The bluing and walnut stock combination draws attention for looking the part -- it has the classic Winchester 1873 profile, and Cimarron's execution is generally considered clean. Accuracy at typical lever-gun distances is well regarded.

The .357 Mag recoil in carbine format is mild by most accounts, which makes this accessible to a wide range of shooters. The action is described as smooth, though a handful of users note that feeding can depend on ammunition selection -- some loads run more reliably than others.

The historical angle matters to many buyers. A portion of the discussion is about collecting and cowboy culture as much as performance. On price, opinions split: some feel Cimarron rifles are priced fairly for the quality, others think certain features could be better for what they cost. Overall sentiment is positive, especially among CAS shooters and collectors.