Cimarron 1873, Saddle Rifle, Lever Action, 45 Long Colt, 18 Octagon Barrel, Case Hardened Finish, Blued Barrel, Walnut Stock, 10 Rounds CA2011G35 Arguably the most famous rifle of the Old West, Winchester's first centerfire arm was manufactured from 1873-1919, with more than 541,000 turned out before 1900. A frontier favorite since its debut, this lever-action rifle was produced in a number of variations from short Trapper models and carbines to short and extra-long barreled rifles.