The Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle in .38-40 Winchester (brand part no. CA283) is a lever-action rifle built around a 20-inch octagon barrel, giving Old West shooters a shorter, faster-handling take on the classic 1873 action. Cimarron Firearms finishes the Short Rifle’s barrel in blue, stocks it in walnut, and feeds it from a 13-round tubular magazine. Among lever guns in the lever action rifles category, the Short Rifle favors Cowboy Action competitors and Old West shooters who want an authentic 1873 in a handier length.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38-40 Winchester.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle.
• Features a 20-inch octagon barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-36-inch rate of twist.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 13-round capacity.
• Barrel finished in blued steel.
• Stocked in walnut.
• Overall length is 46.35 inches.
• Front sight is a dovetailed blade sight for a quick, precise aiming point.
• Rear sight is an adjustable semi-buckhorn notch sight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is .38-40 Winchester? A classic Old West cartridge shared between period rifles and revolvers, popular for Cowboy Action shooting.

What is the magazine capacity? 13 rounds in the tubular magazine.

Buy the Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle .38-40

An authentic 1873 lever rifle in a handier, shorter length is exactly what the Short Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.