The Cimarron Firearms Model 71 Premium is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 with a 24-inch barrel. It has a wood stock and a blue/black finish. The Model 71 Premium is a traditional lever-action configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron Firearms 
• Model: Model 71 Premium 
• Caliber: .45-70 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 24 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blue/Black 
• Stock: Wood 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24-inch barrel in a blued finish 
• Wood stock 
• .45-70 chambering 
• Traditional lever-action platform 
• Blue/black metal finish

Owners of the Cimarron Model 71 Premium in .45-70 tend to focus on the traditional aesthetics, citing the wood stock and blued metal finish as the primary reasons they chose it over more modern alternatives. The 24-inch barrel is seen as appropriate for the caliber.

Field feedback on the Model 71 Premium lever action is generally positive for its intended role as a hunting or cowboy-action-style rifle. Some owners note that the .45-70 recoil is substantial and the lever throw requires a little time to get used to.

Value discussions point in different directions. Some buyers find the premium designation well-earned given the quality of wood and metal finish; others suggest the action smoothness could be better out of the box and benefits from a break-in period.