The Cimarron 1894 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .38-55 WIN, built on the original 1894 design with a 26-inch octagon barrel and 9-round capacity. At 8.3 lbs, it's a full-size rifle, noticeable on a long carry but steady at the bench. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1894 Rifle 
• Type: Lever Action Rifle 
• Caliber: .38-55 WIN 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Capacity: 9 rounds 
• Weight: 8.3 lbs 
• Frame Material: Steel 
• Finish: Blued with Color Case Receiver Finish 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The steel frame wears a traditional blued finish, while the receiver gets a color case hardening treatment that looks the part on a period-correct rifle. The walnut straight grip stock is solid and properly shaped for lever-gun shooting. Sights are adjustable buckhorn rear with a front blade, which is standard for this style and adequate for the ranges .38-55 is typically used at. 
 
The 26-inch octagon barrel is longer than most modern sporting rifles, which helps with the .38-55's trajectory at distance and contributes to the rifle's overall balance. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
The .38-55 caliber has enough energy for deer-sized game at moderate range, and the cartridge has a following in Cowboy Action Shooting. The 1894's lever mechanism cycles smoothly, which matters in timed competition stages. It also sees use as a range rifle among collectors who shoot their historical pieces rather than just display them. 
 
Ammo availability is the main practical consideration with .38-55. It's not on every shelf, so stocking up when you find it is worth doing.

Owners of the Cimarron 1894 in .38-55 tend to be a specific type of buyer: someone who wanted this caliber and this look deliberately, not someone who landed here by accident. That tends to translate into positive feedback, since the rifle delivers what it advertises.

The blued finish and walnut stock consistently get good marks for fit and appearance. Lever action operation is described as smooth, which matters when the rifle is used in Cowboy Action events where cycling speed counts. Accuracy at typical lever-rifle distances is generally considered good.

The weight, 8.3 lbs, comes up occasionally as a negative, particularly for anyone expecting a lighter carry gun. And .38-55 ammunition is scarce enough that some buyers mention the logistical hassle of sourcing it regularly.

Overall the feedback is positive among the audience this rifle is built for, with the usual caveats about ammo availability that come with any less-common caliber.