New For 2025: Cimarron Nueces 1873 Lever-Action

Published on January 18, 2025
Duration: 3:19

This video provides an in-depth look at the Cimarron Nueces 1873 lever-action rifle, a 2025 model paying homage to the rifles carried by Texas Rangers. It highlights the rifle's authentic Western styling, including its blued receiver, color case-hardened lever, brass elevator, and specific Texas Ranger markings. The review details its 45 Colt chambering, 24-inch barrel, full-length magazine tube, side-gate loading, and buckhorn sights, emphasizing its historical accuracy and craftsmanship.

Quick Summary

The Cimarron Nueces 1873 is a new 2025 lever-action rifle from Cimarron Firearms, made by Uberti. It pays homage to Texas Ranger rifles with authentic 'TS' star markings on the barrel. Features include a .45 Colt chambering, 24-inch barrel, blued receiver, color case-hardened lever, brass elevator, and buckhorn sights.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and New for 2025
  2. 00:10Introducing the Cimarron Nueces 1873
  3. 00:20Manufacturer and Importer
  4. 00:30Cimarron's Special Editions
  5. 00:41Homage to Texas Rangers
  6. 00:55Authentic Texas Ranger Markings
  7. 01:09General Rifle Appearance
  8. 01:21Receiver, Lever, and Elevator Details
  9. 01:33Barrel Length and Caliber
  10. 01:36Chambered in 45 Colt
  11. 01:48Historical Context of Caliber and Era
  12. 01:51Magazine Tube and Loading
  13. 01:57Side Gate Loading Mechanism
  14. 02:00Dust Cover Plate
  15. 02:09External Hammer and Safety
  16. 02:19Action Locking Tab
  17. 02:24Walnut Furniture
  18. 02:32Sights: Front and Rear
  19. 02:40Buckhorn Style Sight Picture
  20. 02:48The Rifle That Won the West
  21. 02:57Owning a Texas Ranger Replica
  22. 03:06Where to Find More Information
  23. 03:11Stay Tuned to NRA Media

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Cimarron Nueces 1873 rifle?

The Cimarron Nueces 1873 is a new lever-action rifle for 2025, manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Cimarron Firearms. It's designed as an homage to the Winchester 1873 rifles famously carried by Texas Rangers.

What makes the Cimarron Nueces 1873 special regarding its markings?

This model features an authentic 'TS' with a star in the middle stamping on top of the barrel, a marking used on rifles issued to Texas Rangers during their service in the 1870s and 1880s.

What are the key aesthetic and functional features of the Cimarron Nueces 1873?

It boasts a blued receiver, color case-hardened lever, brass elevator, and clean walnut furniture. Functionally, it has a 24-inch barrel, is chambered in .45 Colt, and features a full-length magazine tube with side-gate loading.

What type of sights does the Cimarron Nueces 1873 rifle have?

The rifle is equipped with a drift-adjustable all-black metal front sight and an elevation-adjustable leaf rear sight. The rear sight is a buckhorn style, providing a classic Western sight picture.

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