Description
The Winchester Model 1894 has been called the ultimate lever action design, and there is a reason it earned that reputation. It was the first American repeater built for smokeless powder, and when the .30-30 Winchester cartridge came along in 1895, the pairing became the classic deer rifle for generations of hunters. Cimarron's 1894 brings that rifle back in its long barrel sporting configuration, the kind you see in old photographs rather than the shorter carbines most folks grew up with.
What Sets This Cimarron 1894 Apart
The 26 inch octagon barrel is the star here. It gives the rifle that unmistakable turn of the century profile, adds a little weight up front that steadies your hold, and stretches the sight radius for more precise work with the iron sights. Speaking of which, you get a traditional blade front paired with an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, the same setup hunters relied on long before optics were common. The receiver wears rich color case hardening that contrasts beautifully with the blued barrel and magazine tube, and the straight grip walnut stock rounds out the period-correct look. The tubular magazine holds 8 rounds of .30-30, so you are not short on capacity when it counts.
A .30-30 Lever Gun Built for Real Use
Don't let the good looks fool you into thinking this is a safe queen. The .30-30 Winchester remains one of the most proven deer cartridges in North America, effective on whitetail, hogs, and black bear at woods ranges. The 1:10 twist barrel stabilizes standard flat nose loads just fine, and the smooth lever throw cycles quickly for follow-up shots. At roughly 7.4 pounds it carries comfortably on a long day afield.
Why the Cimarron 1894 Earns a Spot in the Safe
Cimarron has built its name on getting the details right on Old West replicas, and this one follows suit. Whether you want a working hunting rifle with vintage character, a lever gun for cowboy matches, or a piece of American firearms history you can shoot on the weekend, this 1894 covers all three without breaking a sweat.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms
- Model: 1894
- MPN: CA2904
- UPC: 814230100900
- Caliber: .30-30 Winchester
- Action: Lever Action
- Barrel Length: 26" Octagon, Blued
- Twist Rate: 1:10"
- Capacity: 8 Rounds (Tubular Magazine)
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened
- Stock: Walnut, Straight Grip
- Front Sight: Blade
- Rear Sight: Adjustable Semi-Buckhorn
- Overall Length: 46.85"
- Weight: 7.4 lbs
What’s Included
- Cimarron 1894 lever action rifle
- Factory box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Who makes the Cimarron 1894 rifle?
Cimarron Firearms partners with Uberti of Italy, one of the most respected makers of Old West replica firearms, to produce this rifle to Cimarron's specifications. Cimarron is known for insisting on period-correct details, and the fit and finish on these reproductions reflects that. It is built to original 1894 pattern specifications with modern manufacturing quality.
Is the Cimarron 1894 in .30-30 a good hunting rifle?
Absolutely. The .30-30 Winchester has taken more deer than just about any cartridge in American history and remains fully capable on whitetail, hogs, and black bear at typical woods distances. The 26 inch barrel wrings good velocity out of the cartridge and the long sight radius helps with accurate shot placement using the iron sights.
Why choose the 26 inch octagon barrel over a shorter carbine?
The long octagon barrel is the classic sporting rifle configuration from the original 1894 era, and it offers real benefits beyond looks. The extra length adds sight radius for better precision with irons, the added weight up front steadies your aim, and you gain a bit of velocity. It also bumps the tubular magazine capacity up to 8 rounds compared to shorter versions.
What sights come on the Cimarron 1894, and are they adjustable?
It ships with a traditional blade front sight and an adjustable semi-buckhorn rear, the same style setup found on original Model 1894 rifles. The rear sight adjusts for elevation so you can dial it in for your preferred load. It is a proven arrangement that suits the rifle's vintage character and works well at practical hunting ranges.





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