The Cimarron 1873 Trapper is a lever-action rifle chambered in .44-40 Winchester with a 16-inch blued steel barrel. It holds up to 10 rounds and follows the classic 1873 Winchester pattern in a shorter, handier configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1873 Trapper 
• Caliber: .44-40 Winchester 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Color/Finish: Blued Steel 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16-inch barrel in a classic trapper-length carbine format 
• Blued steel finish on barrel and receiver 
• Lever-action cycling in the 1873 pattern 
• .44-40 Winchester chambering compatible with period-correct ammunition 
• 10-round tubular magazine

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Trapper in .44-40 generally appreciate the compact 16-inch barrel, which makes it easier to handle in close quarters or on horseback compared to a full-length 1873 rifle. The blued steel finish draws consistent praise for its clean, traditional look that fits the period aesthetic well.

The lever throw and overall fit-and-finish are considered solid for the price point, though some owners note the action requires a break-in period before it smooths out fully. Feeding reliability with .44-40 gets good marks once the rifle has been cycled a few hundred times.

Value opinion is mixed. Buyers who want a functional cowboy-action or hunting carbine find the 1873 Trapper delivers on its promise. Those expecting match-grade refinement out of the box sometimes find the trigger and overall polish fall short of higher-priced competition. The short magazine capacity relative to a full rifle is occasionally noted as a trade-off for the compact length.