The Cimarron Nueces '73 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum with a 24.25-inch heavy barrel and a walnut stock. It holds 13 rounds and is patterned on the 1873 lever-action design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: Nueces '73 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 13 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 24.25 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

• 24.25-inch heavy barrel for added stability and longer sight radius 
• 13-round capacity in .357 Magnum 
• Walnut stock 
• 1873-pattern lever-action design 
• Full-size rifle configuration

Owners of the Cimarron Nueces '73 are drawn to the 1873-pattern platform and the practical choice of .357 Magnum, which is easier to source and lighter on recoil than larger lever-action cartridges. The 13-round capacity is a consistent talking point, with buyers noting it makes the rifle genuinely useful for plinking and small-game work.

The heavy barrel on the Nueces '73 draws mixed reactions. Some owners appreciate the added weight for steadier off-hand shooting and reduced muzzle movement; others find it heavier than they expected for a traditional lever gun and prefer slimmer profiles. The walnut stock finish quality gets generally positive marks, though a few note it varies by production run.

Cimarron's overall fit and finish quality draws the usual range of opinions you'd expect from a Western-style lever-action at its price tier. Enthusiasts of the 1873 pattern find it a capable rifle; buyers expecting higher-end internals sometimes feel the action benefits from a light polish before it cycles at its smoothest.