Hello fellows, looking for some info on a Cimarron model 1873 45Colt long range 30" rifle, SN 534xx, CAT.5990 .
I sent a message to Cimarron and they replied back: "Not possible to accurately date this gun. It is back in the old paper records days (1980s). We moved to Fredericksburg in the 90s.
As far as ammo goes, our lawyers say I cannot advise you as to hand loading data. The rifle was proof tested for standard pressure factory loads only. No +Ps, +P+s, buffalo bore, etc."
So I shall ask if there is anyone here that has better info than the company has... on the date of the serial number and on How hot of handloads this rifle could safely withstand... without lawyer jargon involved.
Here are couple pics of it. Thanks, Smokenrust
Cimarron Model 1873
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Cimarron Model 1873
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Re: Cimarron Model 1873
Smokenrust,
There is a date code on the receiver or barrel or both somewhere. It will be a small square with two letters in it.
I have the date chart printed, but lost the link to it.
The symbol for the 80s are:
1980 = AF
1981 = AH
1982 = AI
1983 = AL
1984 = AM
1985 = AN
1986 = AP
1987 = AS
1988 = AT
1989 = AU
As for the ammunition stick with standard Colt level loads in them. There is a lot of loads available and you can really make that long barrel shine with some of the fast rifle powders.
Joe
There is a date code on the receiver or barrel or both somewhere. It will be a small square with two letters in it.
I have the date chart printed, but lost the link to it.
The symbol for the 80s are:
1980 = AF
1981 = AH
1982 = AI
1983 = AL
1984 = AM
1985 = AN
1986 = AP
1987 = AS
1988 = AT
1989 = AU
As for the ammunition stick with standard Colt level loads in them. There is a lot of loads available and you can really make that long barrel shine with some of the fast rifle powders.
Joe
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Re: Cimarron Model 1873
And for dates newer than those JMiller posted: http://blackpowdertimes.com/index.php?topic=121.0
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