Cimarron 1873, Sporting Rifle, Lever Action, 357 Magnum/38 Special, 24 Octagon Barrel, Blued Finish, Walnut Stock, 13 Rounds CA272 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.