Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Cimarron
Model: 1873 Sporting Rifle
Serial: H12270
Caliber: .44 Special
Finish: Blued Barrel with Case Color Hardened Receiver, Lever, and Hammer
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle with a 24-inch octagonal barrel, chambered in .44 Special, represents a particularly elegant, traditionally styled configuration of the classic lever-action platform, blending Old West authenticity with smooth, modern manufacturing standards. The extended 24-inch octagon barrel not only enhances the rifle’s visual appeal with its bold, faceted profile but also contributes to a longer sight radius, improved velocity consistency, and a softer overall shooting impulse, making it especially well-suited for precision-oriented cowboy action shooting and deliberate recreational target work. Chambered in .44 Special, this version emphasizes mild recoil, excellent shootability, and inherent accuracy, allowing shooters to enjoy extended range sessions without fatigue while still delivering respectable terminal performance in a historically appropriate cartridge. The rifle typically features a color case-hardened receiver that displays the traditional mottled blues, purples, and browns associated with 19th-century firearms craftsmanship, paired with a deep blued finish on the barrel and magazine tube that contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the walnut stock and forearm.
Model: 1873 Sporting Rifle
Serial: H12270
Caliber: .44 Special
Finish: Blued Barrel with Case Color Hardened Receiver, Lever, and Hammer
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Straight Grip Stock
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle with a 24-inch octagonal barrel, chambered in .44 Special, represents a particularly elegant, traditionally styled configuration of the classic lever-action platform, blending Old West authenticity with smooth, modern manufacturing standards. The extended 24-inch octagon barrel not only enhances the rifle’s visual appeal with its bold, faceted profile but also contributes to a longer sight radius, improved velocity consistency, and a softer overall shooting impulse, making it especially well-suited for precision-oriented cowboy action shooting and deliberate recreational target work. Chambered in .44 Special, this version emphasizes mild recoil, excellent shootability, and inherent accuracy, allowing shooters to enjoy extended range sessions without fatigue while still delivering respectable terminal performance in a historically appropriate cartridge. The rifle typically features a color case-hardened receiver that displays the traditional mottled blues, purples, and browns associated with 19th-century firearms craftsmanship, paired with a deep blued finish on the barrel and magazine tube that contrasts beautifully with the warm tones of the walnut stock and forearm.
The wood furniture is often straight-grained or lightly figured walnut, finished in a classic satin or oil style that reinforces the rifle’s period-correct aesthetic while providing a comfortable, natural grip. Mechanically, the 1873 action remains one of the smoothest and most iconic lever systems ever produced, and Cimarron’s reproduction maintains a refined cycling feel that makes rapid follow-up shots fluid and intuitive once broken in. The octagon barrel also adds forward weight, helping steady the rifle during offhand shooting and improving balance for deliberate marksmanship. Traditional ladder or buckhorn-style sights are commonly fitted, staying faithful to the historical design while still allowing practical accuracy at moderate distances. Overall, the Cimarron 1873 Sporting Rifle in this 24-inch octagon .44 Special configuration stands out as a refined tribute to frontier-era craftsmanship, offering a combination of historical authenticity, aesthetic beauty, and practical shooting enjoyment that appeals strongly to collectors and cowboy action enthusiasts alike.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
We strive to ship orders within the close of the following business day after payment and documentation is received.
Payment Details
We accept all forms of Payment including Personal Check, Business Check, PO Money Orders, Certified Check, Etc.
Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1167803149 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-04-19 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
860 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-04-19 17:05:54 |





