Short and quick, the Cimarron 1873 Carbine is the version for horseback and cramped trucks. It is chambered in .45 Colt with a blued finish.

A carbine barrel keeps the weight down, so the gun comes up fast. In a cowboy action match, it is easy to run through a stage of targets. In the field, it is handy for hogs, coyotes, and whatever else turns up near the barn.

The .45 Colt pairs well with a single-action revolver of the same caliber, which keeps ammunition simple. Hunters in thick brush like carbines because they do not catch on limbs. Clean and oil it after a wet day.

Your FFL dealer receives this one, and the background check is run at their counter. Choose a dealer near you at checkout. Check local transfer and ownership rules in your state before you place the order. Ask us about fit, wear or what comes with it before you order. If a detail matters to your decision, send a question first and compare the answer with the photos. Fit matters, so shoulder it at the dealer and check that it comes up naturally.