The Cimarron 1873 Sporting is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44 WCF (44-40 Win) with a 24-inch octagon barrel. It has a walnut stock and a blued finish with case-colored receiver. Capacity is 13 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron Firearms 
• Model: 1873 Sporting 
• Caliber: .44 WCF 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 13 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24 in 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch octagon barrel 
• Walnut stock 
• Blued finish 
• 13-round magazine capacity

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Sporting in .44 WCF tend to appreciate the period-correct look of the octagon barrel and case-colored receiver. It is a popular choice for Cowboy Action Shooting, and competitors note that the 24-inch barrel provides a long sight radius.

The walnut stock finish draws general praise for fit and appearance, though some buyers note variation in grain quality between examples. The lever action itself is described as smooth from the factory by most, though a subset of owners report a stiff first few hundred rounds before it works in.

The .44 WCF chambering is both a draw and a limitation. Owners who reload see it as a classic cartridge with manageable recoil. Those relying on factory ammunition note the narrower selection compared to more common calibers, and prices per round tend to run higher.