The Cimarron 1873 Checkered Saddle Rifle .44-40 Winchester is a lever-action rifle with an 18-inch octagon barrel (Cimarron part no. CA2008G35). Cimarron Firearms builds it as a reproduction of the Winchester 1873, the lever gun history calls the Rifle that Won the West. It combines an 18-inch octagon barrel with a checkered stock, so the rifle is compact enough for a saddle scabbard and still has the look of a fine sporting arm. It is chambered in .44-40 Winchester, so a matching revolver in the same cartridge makes a natural companion. The reproduction look and lever-action handling suit cowboy action shooting, range days and Old West collectors.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .44-40 Winchester, also written .44 WCF, a cartridge long paired with Colt revolvers of the same chambering.
• Barrel length is 18 inches, a compact length that still gives a useful sight radius.
• The barrel is octagonal, the traditional profile for an Old West lever gun and the look this model is known for.
• The action is a lever action, worked by the finger lever under the receiver for fast follow-up shots.
• The stock is checkered, adding grip and a more refined look.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the stock checkered? Yes. Cimarron lists this model as the 1873 Saddle Rifle with a checkered stock and an 18-inch octagon barrel.

Is .44-40 the same as .44 WCF? Yes. Cimarron writes the cartridge both ways, .44-40 and .44 WCF, and this rifle is chambered for it.

Is this a reproduction of the original Winchester? Yes. Cimarron builds its 1873 lever guns as reproductions of the Winchester 1873, keeping the lever-action design of the original.

Buy the Cimarron 1873 Checkered Saddle Rifle .44-40 Winchester, 18-Inch Octagon Barrel

Lever guns like this one reward shooters who like the feel of a real Old West pattern, and the 18-inch barrel here is a configuration that stands apart from its siblings in the line. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more lever action rifles while you are here.