The Cimarron 1886 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 26-inch octagon barrel and an 8-round capacity. It has a walnut stock and forearm, a case hardened receiver, and a blued finish. The pistol grip stock adds to the classic profile. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1886 
• Caliber: .45-70 Government 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 8 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Barrel Profile: Octagon 
• Color/Finish: Case Hardened Frame, Blued 
• Stock: Walnut with Pistol Grip 
   

Detailed Features 

• 26-inch octagon barrel chambered in .45-70 Government 
• 8-round lever-action tube magazine 
• Case hardened receiver with blued barrel and furniture 
• Walnut stock and forearm with pistol grip 
• Classic 1886 Winchester-pattern lever-action design

Owners of the Cimarron 1886 in .45-70 Government tend to be buyers who want the 1886 lever-action platform without paying collector prices for original Winchester production. Fit and finish get generally positive marks, with the octagon barrel and case hardening drawing the most praise for appearance out of the box.

The .45-70 chambering means felt recoil is substantial with full-power loads, and opinions split on whether the 1886's action smoothness straight from the factory is satisfactory or needs a break-in period. Action slickness is the most common point of criticism, with some owners reporting the need for tuning before competition or hunting use.

Value assessments are mixed. The 1886 is widely understood to be an Italian-made import, and buyers who accept that context tend to be satisfied with what they receive for the price. Those who compare it against custom or semi-custom lever guns at similar price points occasionally feel the factory trigger and action could be tighter.