The Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle is a lever-action rifle chambered in .38-40 Win with a 20-inch barrel and walnut stock. It has buckhorn sights and a blued finish. The capacity is 10 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1873 Short Rifle 
• Caliber: .38-40 Win 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10rd 
• Barrel Length: 20 in 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch barrel in blued finish 
• Walnut stock with pistol grip 
• Buckhorn sights 
• 10-round capacity

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle in .38-40 Win are largely cowboy action shooters or collectors drawn to the Winchester 1873 format. The 20-inch barrel gives a handy length, and the blued finish paired with walnut stock is a period-correct aesthetic that draws consistent praise. The Short Rifle designation appeals to those who find full-length 1873 reproductions unwieldy.

The .38-40 Win chambering has a dedicated following among reloaders. Those who work with it report the combination is accurate and pleasant to shoot. Finding factory ammunition can be harder than with more common calibers, which is the most frequent practical complaint.

Build quality on these Cimarron reproductions splits reviewers. Most find the action smooth and the construction solid. A minority report needing a gunsmith to tune the action before it runs reliably. The buckhorn sights are traditional and functional, though some owners upgrade to tang sights for more precise target work.