The Cimarron Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special with a 20-inch octagonal barrel. It has a case colored and blued finish with a walnut stock, and the saddle ring is fitted at the left side of the receiver. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1892 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum/.38 Special 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 in (octagonal) 
• Capacity: 10 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Case Colored/Blued 
• Stock: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch octagonal barrel with blued finish 
• Case colored receiver with traditional blued metalwork 
• Walnut stock and forend 
• Saddle ring on left side of receiver 
• Accepts both .357 Magnum and .38 Special ammunition

Owners of the Cimarron 1892 often single out the case coloring as the standout visual detail. The coverage and depth vary from unit to unit, which is expected with the process, but most buyers are satisfied with the appearance out of the box.

The walnut furniture gets mixed reviews. Grain and fit quality differ across production runs; some rifles arrive with well-fitted stocks, others need minor work at the tang or receiver interface. Function with both .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads is generally smooth once the action is broken in.

For buyers comparing Italian-made reproductions, the Cimarron 1892 sits in the mid-range. The common criticism is that the trigger pull is heavier than expected and benefits from a professional tune. Aftermarket support exists but is narrower than for the original Winchester pattern.