Cimarron 1873 Texas Brush Popper | .45 Long Colt

The Cimarron 1873 Texas Brush Popper is a compact, fast-handling lever-action rifle chambered for .45 Long Colt and finished in traditional blued steel with a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock. Its half-octagon/half-round barrel profile and light weight make it suitable for quick shouldering and rapid follow-up handling. This model was developed with input from Cowboy Action competitors and is intended for competition and brush-country field use. Pair this rifle with a Vortex Crossfire II 2-7×32 riflescope for a durable, cost-effective optic under $1000 that preserves the rifle’s balance and sight picture.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
• The action type is lever action.
• The metal finish is blued.
• The frame is finished in case hardened detail.
• The stock material is walnut.
• The stock is a checkered pistol-grip style with visible checkering.
• The rifle features a half-round/half-octagon barrel profile.
• The rate of twist is listed as 1:16″.
• The overall length is 36 inches.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 7.2 pounds.
• Sights are included.
• The magazine is non-detachable (No detachable magazine).
• Hinged floorplate is No.
• The firearm type is listed as a sporting rifle.
• The UPC is 814230015419.

This Cimarron 1873 Texas Brush Popper blends traditional styling with a competition-minded footprint: a compact, balanced lever rifle with quality walnut furniture and a classic blued finish. The combination of light weight, quick handling, and period-correct aesthetics appeals to competitors in Cowboy Action Shooting and shooters who want a capable rifle for brush-country excursions. The design prioritizes handling and speed without unnecessary complexity, making it an attractive choice for shooters who value heritage lines and practical performance.

Owners commonly praise the rifle for its light weight and quick handling, and many competition shooters requested the features found on this model when developing it.

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