The Cimarron 1894 Carbine is a lever-action rifle chambered in .38-55 Winchester with a 20-inch barrel. It has a walnut stock and a blued frame finish. The magazine holds 5 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1894 Carbine 
• Caliber: .38-55 Winchester 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 5 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
• Stock: Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 20-inch barrel with blued frame 
• Walnut stock 
• 5-round tubular magazine 
• Lever-action mechanism in the 1894 pattern

Owners of the Cimarron 1894 Carbine in .38-55 Winchester are drawn to it for cowboy action shooting and hunting use. The walnut stock and blued finish give it a period-correct look that holds up well in person, and the 20-inch carbine barrel handles well in the field.

The .38-55 chambering is an older cartridge, and finding ammunition at local stores can be a project. Reloaders tend to be more satisfied with this rifle than buyers who rely on box-store stock. Brass availability is reasonable for reloading purposes.

The 1894 action is smooth out of the box for most buyers, though a small number note it benefits from a break-in period. Trigger quality is acceptable for the price range. Cimarron's fit and finish is generally consistent, though some owners have found minor cosmetic variations in the wood-to-metal fit.