The Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle in .357 Magnum/.38 Special (brand part no. CA271) reproduces the slab-sided 1873 short-rifle configuration, built around a 20-inch barrel with a case-hardened frame and blued finish. Cimarron Firearms pairs the rifle with a walnut stock and forearm, and runs a 1-in-16-inch rate of twist for consistent accuracy. The lever action feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10+1 capacity and ships at approximately 8.2 pounds. Among lever action rifles, the 1873 Short Rifle favors shooters who want a period-correct, case-hardened reproduction in a common revolver caliber.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .357 Magnum/.38 Special.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-16-inch.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10+1 capacity.
• Features a 20-inch barrel, finished in blue.
• Frame is finished in case hardening.
• Built with a walnut stock and forearm.
• Overall length is 46.05 inches.
• Ships at approximately 8.2 pounds.
• Equipped with sights for traditional aiming.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle, cycled by hand with each shot.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the magazine capacity? The tubular magazine holds 10+1 rounds of .357 Magnum or .38 Special.

What finish does this rifle have? A case-hardened frame paired with a blued 20-inch barrel.

Buy the Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle

A period-correct, case-hardened reproduction in a common revolver caliber is exactly what this 1873 Short Rifle delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.