The Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle in .44 S&W Special (brand part no. CA249) is a lever-action rifle built around a 24-inch octagon barrel, pairing the classic 1873 action with a case-colored/hardened receiver and walnut stock. Cimarron Firearms feeds the Sporting Rifle from a 13-round tubular magazine. Among lever guns in the lever action rifles category, the Sporting Rifle favors Old West shooters who want a full-length 1873 chambered in the mild-recoiling .44 Special.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44 S&W Special.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle.
• Features a 24-inch octagon barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-18.5-inch rate of twist.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 13-round capacity.
• Receiver finished in case colored/hardened steel.
• Stocked in walnut.
• Overall length is 46.6 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

Why chamber a rifle in .44 Special? It offers mild recoil while still delivering the authentic 1873 lever-gun feel for Cowboy Action or Old West shooting.

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

Buy the Cimarron 1873 Sporting .44 Special

A full-length 1873 lever rifle in a mild-recoiling caliber is exactly what the Sporting Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.