The Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle in .45 Colt (brand part no. CA281), built by Uberti, is a lever-action rifle built around a 20-inch barrel, reproducing the classic Winchester Model 1873 short-rifle configuration for Old West and Cowboy Action shooters. Cimarron Firearms finishes the barrel in blued steel and case hardens the frame for authentic period styling, and the rifle holds 10 rounds with a blade front sight and adjustable rear sight. A 1-in-16-inch twist rounds out a build faithful to the original design. Among lever action rifles, the 1873 Short Rifle favors Old West enthusiasts and Cowboy Action shooters who want an authentic reproduction in a proven revolver-compatible caliber.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Colt.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle.
• Features a 20-inch barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-16-inch rate of twist.
• Holds 10 rounds in the tubular magazine.
• Barrel finished in blued steel.
• Frame finished in case hardened colors.
• Equipped with a blade front sight and adjustable rear sight.
• Ships at approximately 9.45 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who manufactures this rifle? Uberti, under the Cimarron Firearms brand, a respected Old West reproduction maker.

What caliber is this rifle chambered in? .45 Colt, a classic Old West revolver-and-rifle cartridge.

What finish does the frame have? A color case hardened finish for authentic period styling.

Buy the Cimarron Uberti 1873 Short Rifle .45 Colt

An authentic Old West lever-gun reproduction is exactly what the 1873 Short Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.