The Cimarron 1873 Trapper is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt with a 16-inch barrel. It has a walnut stock and a blued finish. The magazine holds 10 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1873 Trapper 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 16 in 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16-inch barrel in a trapper-length configuration 
• Walnut stock 
• Blued finish 
• 10-round tubular magazine 
• Lever-action based on the 1873 pattern

Owners of the Cimarron 1873 Trapper in .45 Colt tend to appreciate the short 16-inch barrel, which makes it lighter and more maneuverable than a full-length 1873. The walnut and blued combination is often cited as attractive and traditional in a way that synthetic-stocked rifles are not.

The lever action gets consistent praise for smooth cycling when the rifle is properly broken in, though some owners note the action feels stiff out of the box and benefits from a few hundred rounds to loosen up. The .45 Colt chambering is a point of interest for handloaders who can push it harder than factory loads.

Value perception on the 1873 Trapper varies. Buyers comparing it to Italian-made competitors often note the Cimarron as a solid mid-tier option, while those expecting competition-grade lockwork from the factory sometimes find minor timing or fit issues that require gunsmith attention.