Cimarron 1873 Short Rifle .44/40 20"Octagon Case Color Hardened/Blued Walnut
When it comes to nostalgic firearms and their historical significance, Cimarron Firearms makes some of the truest and best available. The Cimarron Firearms 1873 Short Rifle is a classic example of one of the all time favorite rifles from the old west. Arguably the most famous lever action ever produced, the 1873 was favored by the likes of Pat Garrett, William "Buffalo Bill" Cody, Butch Cassidy and William H Bonney aka "Billy The Kid". This cowboy lever action is truly "The Gun that Won the West"! Its compact slab sided design is perfect for riding in a saddle scabbard, making it a favorite of the Texas Rangers. This 1873 Short Rifle features a 20" barrel with a walnut stock making it a practical shooter for the farm or ranch. It's a fantastic Cowboy Lever Action at an affordable price and will impress both new and seasoned shooters alike. Cimarron Firearms has a solid reputation for designing and manufacturing some of the very best reproductions available. The 1873 is ready for Cowboy Action Shooting competitions, hunting heavy cover or just some good ol' target shooting fun. Regardless of why you need one or maybe you just want one, the Cimarron Firearms 1873 Short Rifle is an excellent addition to your collection. Get your lever action fix with Cimarron.
Specifications and Features : Cimarron Firearms 1873 Short Rifle CA241
Lever Action Rifle
.44-40 Winchester, .44 WCF
10 Rounds
20" Barrel with 1:36" Twist
Tube Magazine
Walnut Stock
Case Color Hardened Receiver
Blued Finish
Overall Length 38"
Weight 7.9 Pounds
Caliber Dictionary
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The 44-40 Winchester (44 WCF) was introduced by Winchester in 1873 in their Model 1873 lever action. The '73, "the gun that won the West," was the first truly successful repeater, and its 44-40 cartridge was quickly adopted by other manufacturers, including both Colt and Smith & Wesson in revolvers. Using a .427-inch bullet, the standard load features a 200-grain bullet at about 1100 feet per second, producing 588 foot-pounds of energy. This is not a lot of power, but the 44-40 was probaby the most popular sporting cartridge of the 19th Century, accounting for untold amounts of game. It remained the most popular chambering in the 1892 Winchester, and was a common chambering in both rifles and handguns at least through the 1940s. The growth in Cowboy Action shooting has revived it; the 44-40 has less recoil than the 45 Colt, and serves as a common chambering for rifles and revolvers. Ammo is readily available and it is chambered to numerous reissues and reproductions. — Craig Boddington
