The Cimarron 1873 Saddle Rifle is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt with an 18-inch octagonal barrel and checkered walnut stock. It's based on the Winchester 1873 design and built for cowboy action shooting, historical reenactments, and collecting. The blue barrel finish and walnut stock give it the period look that makes it appropriate for both competition and display. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model Name: 1873 Saddle 
• Action Type: Lever Action 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Stock Material: Checkered Walnut 
• Finish Color: Walnut with Blued Barrel Finish 
   

Features 

 
The octagonal barrel profile is consistent with the original 1873 design. It adds weight at the muzzle compared to a round barrel, which some shooters find steadies their hold. The lever-action cycles quickly for follow-up shots, and the .45 Colt chambering pairs well with the single-action revolvers commonly used in cowboy action competition (same cartridge, simplified reloading at a match). The checkered walnut stock provides grip texture and a traditional appearance. The blued finish is correct for the period and provides basic corrosion resistance.

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Saddle Rifle in .45 Colt consistently note the accurate-to-period aesthetics as a main draw. The octagonal barrel and walnut stock combination is hard to find on a functional modern rifle, and Cimarron's reputation for correct 1873 reproductions comes up frequently.

Shooting performance earns good marks overall. Accuracy and lever cycling are reliable for most users, and the .45 Colt caliber is well-regarded for cowboy action ranges. Some shooters mention that certain factory loads cycle more smoothly than others, and a few note a break-in period before the action reaches its smoothest operation.

The rifle is on the heavier side due to the octagonal barrel and solid wood stock, which some find tiring over long sessions. This is a characteristic of the original design rather than a defect. Overall sentiment is positive among cowboy action shooters and collectors who want a historically grounded rifle that still shoots well.