Description
There's a reason the Winchester 1873 earned its reputation as the gun that won the West, and the Cimarron 1873 Saddle Rifle carries that legacy forward without asking you to hunt down a fragile antique. Built by Uberti in Italy and imported by Cimarron Firearms, this rendition pairs an 18 inch blued octagon barrel with a color case hardened receiver, and the checkered walnut stock is the kind of wood that gets noticed at the rack. The slab-sided saddle rifle profile keeps the whole package compact and quick to shoulder, right around 7.5 pounds and roughly 35.5 inches overall.
Why the 1873 Saddle Rifle Earns Its Keep at Cowboy Matches
Chambered for .357 Magnum and happy to run .38 Special, this rifle was shaped by feedback from serious cowboy action competitors who wanted a fast handling lever gun with a short sight radius that still holds plenty of ammo. The 10 round tube magazine keeps you in the stage, and the 1873 toggle-link action has a famously smooth, short throw that lets you cycle rounds about as fast as you can work the lever. Soft-shooting .38 Special loads make long practice sessions easy on the shoulder and the wallet, while full-power .357 Magnum gives it real teeth for small game and general field use.
Classic Details on This Cimarron Lever Action
The sights stay true to the original pattern with a blade front and adjustable rear, and the 1:16 twist barrel stabilizes the common bullet weights in both chamberings without fuss. The blued buttplate, case colors, and crisp checkering come together in a rifle that looks like it stepped off a Texas Ranger's saddle in 1880.
Whether you're chasing faster stage times, filling a hole in a Western collection, or just want a lever gun that makes every range trip feel like a matinee, this one delivers the goods with craftsmanship you can see from across the room.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms (built by Uberti, Italy)
- Manufacturer Part Number: CA2010G35
- UPC: 844234126699
- Model: 1873 Saddle Rifle
- Action: Lever Action
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
- Capacity: 10 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 18" Octagon
- Twist Rate: 1:16"
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened
- Barrel Finish: Standard Blue
- Stock: Checkered Walnut, Straight Grip
- Sights: Blade Front, Adjustable Rear
- Overall Length: 35.5"
- Weight: 7.5 lbs
What’s Included
- Cimarron 1873 Saddle Rifle
- Owner's manual
- Factory box
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Cimarron 1873 Saddle Rifle shoot both .357 Magnum and .38 Special?
Yes, it is chambered for .357 Magnum and will also feed and fire .38 Special. Many owners run light .38 loads for cowboy action matches and practice, then switch to full-power .357 for field work. As with most lever guns, flat or round nose bullets are the way to go in the tube magazine.
Who makes the Cimarron 1873 Saddle Rifle?
Cimarron Firearms imports this rifle from Uberti in Italy, a maker with a long track record of faithful Old West reproductions. Fit and finish are a step above typical production guns, with crisp checkering and vivid case colors on the receiver.
Is this 1873 Saddle Rifle a good choice for cowboy action shooting?
It is one of the more popular picks in the sport, and this configuration came about from requests by top cowboy action competitors. The 1873 toggle-link action has a short, slick lever throw, and the 18 inch barrel keeps it fast between targets while the 10 round magazine covers a full stage.
What kind of sights come on this rifle?
It wears a traditional blade front sight paired with an adjustable rear, matching the original 1873 pattern. That setup lets you dial in elevation for different loads, whether you are shooting soft .38s or stouter .357 ammo.





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