Cimarron is proud to introduce an exact copy of the original 1876 Texas Ranger Presidio short rifle. This unique piece of history is offered in .50-95 caliber with a 20” octagon barrel, carbine butt stock, saddle ring, and a Henry type ladder rear sight. “Texas Rangers Co. E - Para muerte de diablos - Presido Del Norte - Texas, 1883” engraved on the sideplate, which roughly translates to “For death of devils”.
Specifications:
- Caliber: 50-95 Winchester
- Barrel Length: 20 in. Octagon
- Style: 1876 Rifle
- Capacity: 4+1
- Frame: Std. Blue W/ Saddle Ring
- Finish: Standard Blue
- Stock/Forearm: Walnut
- Weight: 9.95 Lbs.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The .50-95 Winchester (.50-95 Winchester Express)was among several powerful new blackpowder cartridges introduced in 1876 in the Winchester Model 1876 Centennial lever action. The largest cartridge developed for the '76 Winchester, the .50-95 is essentially an updated version of the .50-70 cartridge, using a 1.913-inch case sized to fit the 1876 action. Using a .513-inch bullet diameter, the .50-95 used a light-for-caliber 300-grain bullet at 1557 fps. It was thus a very powerful cartridge, but was not as popular as the .45-60 or .45-75. It was also chambered in Colt's Lightning slide-action. Rarely seen today, it has been chambered to some reproduction rifles, but never achieved the legendary renown of the big Sharps cartridges. — Craig Boddington
