Cimarron 1894 Lever-Action Rifle .38-55 Winchester
Classic John Browning-designed lever-action rifle chambered in .38-55 Winchester. Features a 26-inch octagonal barrel, case-hardened receiver, walnut stock, and traditional sights. A historically accurate reproduction of America's iconic hunting rifle.
The American Classic Reborn
The Cimarron 1894 represents one of the most significant achievements in rifle design—John Browning's revolutionary lever-action mechanism, first introduced in 1894. This rifle holds the distinction of being the first American-made repeating rifle designed to safely handle smokeless powder cartridges, a technological leap that changed hunting and sport shooting forever.
Specifications and Features
- Caliber: .38-55 Winchester
- Barrel: 26-inch octagonal steel, 1:12 twist rate
- Receiver: Color case-hardened steel
- Stock: Walnut with traditional profile
- Sights: Blade front sight and semi-buckhorn rear sight
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Overall Length: 44 inches
- Weight: 7.4 pounds
- Action: Lever-action with smooth, reliable cycling
Why This Rifle Matters
Firearms historians have called the Model 1894 design the "ultimate lever-action rifle," and for good reason. The combination of Browning's patent and the .38-55 Winchester cartridge created a platform that balanced power, accuracy, and reliability. Whether you're interested in historical authenticity, hunting medium game, or experiencing one of America's most important rifle designs, this Cimarron reproduction delivers genuine performance with period-correct aesthetics.
The case-hardened finish and walnut furniture reflect the craftsmanship of the original era while maintaining the mechanical reliability expected of modern firearms.
Features
- 38-55 wcf, 26", 1894 lever gun
- tubular magazine with side loading gate
- color case hardened receiver with blued barrel
- traditional walnut stock
