What Cimarron Firearms does

Cimarron Firearms Co. Inc. is a privately held Fredericksburg, Texas-based importer and distributor of replica Old West firearms, founded in 1984 and operating continuously for over 40 years. The firm designs, sources, and markets single-action revolvers, lever-action and single-shot rifles, shotguns, and related accessories that replicate 19th-century American frontier-era weapons. Manufacturing is performed in close partnership with Italian firms—primarily A. Uberti S.p.A. since the 1980s, with Pedersoli and Armi Sport also referenced—with Cimarron adding proprietary enhancements such as the Cowboy Comp® U.S. Action Job (coil-spring conversion and trigger tuning) and a Hammer Block Safety System on select cartridge revolvers.

The company serves a hobbyist lifestyle market centered on Cowboy Action Shooting (organized under SASS and CMSA), with secondary segments in firearms collecting, traditional hunting, western entertainment and Hollywood production, and youth shooters via the Cimarron Young Guns program. Marketing relies on a stable of champion-shooter endorsers—Evil Roy, Jim Rodgers, Pistol Packin' Paula, Phil Spangenberger, and Diana Olson—and on media coverage in publications such as True West and Guns & Ammo. Public SKU pricing on the company website ranges from $132.95 for an accessory 9MM cylinder to $1,798.75 for the premium Thunderer® Doc Holliday 3.5" revolver, with competition models like the Thunderstorm ST 3.5 .45LC priced at $752.70 and the Richards Transition Model 8" at $801.25.

Cimarron's revenue model is one-time sales of firearms, gun leather, accessories, and Custom Shop services (factory engraving, Cowboy Comp® action jobs, silver plating, special finishes). Cartridge firearms are sold exclusively through a U.S. FFL dealer network; percussion firearms, gun leather, and accessories are sold direct-to-consumer via the company website. International reach is limited to Canadian parts and accessories distribution through Wolverine Supplies and Country Classics; firearms are not exported. The firm is founder/owner-operated under President Mike Harvey (40-year tenure) with VP of Media Jamie Wayt, runs a small staff of 1–10 employees, and has not raised institutional capital.

Name

Cimarron Firearms

Legal name

Cimarron Firearms Co. Inc.

Website

https://cimarron-firearms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Cimarron Firearms Co. Inc., a privately held Fredericksburg, Texas-based company founded in 1984, imports and distributes replica Old West revolvers, rifles, and shotguns—manufactured with Italian partners—and sells them through U.S. FFL dealers and directly online to cowboy action shooters, collectors, and entertainment clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Replica Firearms

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Historical & Military Collectibles Retail (CRALAGAM)

Keywords

• Replica firearms
• Single-action revolvers
• Lever-action rifles
• Cowboy action shooting
• Gun leather accessories

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericksburg, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: One-time sale of replica Old West firearms including revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Sales through FFL dealer network for cartridge firearms; direct website sales for percussion firearms.
2. Gun Leather & Accessories: Holsters, belts, and firearm accessories sold through e-commerce website directly to consumers.
3. Custom Shop Orders: Bespoke firearm configurations built to customer specifications through the Custom Shop, with longer lead times and premium pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cimarron Firearms manufactures, imports, and distributes historically accurate replica Old West firearms including single-action revolvers, lever-action rifles, shotguns, and performance accessories. The company sources products from Italian manufacturers (Uberti since 1984, Pedersoli, Armi Sport) and adds proprietary features such as the Cowboy Comp® action job and authentic period markings. Cartridge firearms are sold exclusively through FFL dealers while percussion firearms, gun leather, and accessories are sold direct-to-consumer via the company's e-commerce website.

Product overview

Cimarron Firearms is a replica Old West firearms company that has operated for 40 years, recognized as a leader in quality and authenticity. The company offers a diverse portfolio of replica firearms including single-action revolvers (Thunderer, Lightning, Model 'P' series, Richards-Mason conversions), lever-action rifles (1873 series, Billy Dixon Sharps, Henry models), shotguns (1878 Coach Gun, 1897 Pump), and competition models (Evil Roy Competition, Thunderstorm for mounted shooting). Products are manufactured by Italian partners Uberti and Pedersoli. The Custom Shop provides engraving and action job services, while Gun Leather offers holsters and belts. The company serves the cowboy action shooting sport, collecting, and Western lifestyle markets through FFL dealers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• A. Uberti S.p.A.coreTechnology or IntegrationCimarron has worked closely with Uberti since 1984 to produce replica firearms. Uberti has been producing finely crafted Old West replicas since 1959. Cimarron's collaboration with Uberti in the 1980s completely changed the look and feel of replica firearms industry-wide. Uberti sponsors the Cimarron Young Guns program, providing Thunderstorm revolvers to selected youth shooters.
• Single Action Shooting Society (SASS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSASS is the international membership organization formed in 1987 to preserve and promote Cowboy Action Shooting. Cimarron's Young Guns program is open to SASS members ages 13-18. SASS members benefit from Cimarron's competition-ready firearms.
• Evil RoycoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvil Roy is one of the all-time top Cowboy Action Shooters with multiple World and National championships. Serves as brand ambassador and uses Cimarron firearms exclusively for competition. His granddaughter Holy Terror and wife Wicked Felina also compete with Cimarron guns.
• Pistol Packin' PaulacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerWorld Champion Gun Twirler (2006, 2009) who performs professionally using Cimarron revolvers. Featured on America's Got Talent 2013. Serves as brand ambassador for Cimarron in the entertainment/performer segment.
• Jim RodgerscoreGTM or Marketing Partner1998 SASS World All-Around Cowboy Champion with multiple CMSA championships. Competes with Cimarron Single Actions and provides testimonials about balance, reliability, and authenticity.
• Phil SpangenbergercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFirearms Editor for True West magazine, former Guns & Ammo staff for 20+ years. Hollywood gun coach to major actors. Has worked as a character actor and historical consultant on television productions. Serves on Board of Directors of CMSA.
• Wolverine Supplies (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor for Cimarron parts, leather goods, and display boxes. Ships to Canadian customers through this distributor.
• Country Classics (Canada)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian distributor for Cimarron parts, leather goods, and display boxes. Ships to Canadian customers through this distributor.
• Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMSA is the governing body for mounted shooting competitions. Phil Spangenberger is a founding member and Board Director. Cimarron provides firearms for mounted shooting competitions and sponsors competitors.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Colt's Manufacturing Company: Manufacturer of original Colt Single Action Army revolvers that Cimarron replicates. Established firearms incumbent whose historical designs Cimarron's replicas are based on, serving overlapping enthusiast and collector segments.
• Winchester Repeating Arms: Historic US firearms manufacturer with strong 1873 lever-action lineage that Cimarron explicitly replicates. Functions as broad incumbent in the same Old West firearm heritage space but at much larger scale and broader category scope.
• Henry Repeating Arms: Major US manufacturer of lever-action rifles (including Henry and 1860 Henry replicas) and other traditional firearms. Overlaps with Cimarron's Old West rifle category but offers broader product portfolio and significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Heritage Manufacturing: US manufacturer of Rough Rider single-action revolvers and other affordable Old West-style firearms. Targets cowboy action shooting market with price-accessible alternatives to Cimarron's premium replica offerings.
• Rossi (Braztech/CTC Imports): Brazilian manufacturer of affordable single-action revolvers (Ranger, Ranch Hand) and lever-action rifles targeting budget cowboy action shooting market. Competes on price-accessible entry points in adjacent replica-style firearms.

Direct peers

• A. Uberti S.p.A. Italian manufacturer of replica Old West firearms since 1959 and Cimarron's exclusive production partner since 1984. Directly comparable product portfolio (1873 rifles, single-action revolvers, lever actions) sold through competing US importers.
• Pietta (F.lli Pietta): Italian manufacturer of replica Old West single-action revolvers and percussion firearms. Competes with Uberti and Cimarron in the same replica cowboy action shooting category, often distributed through alternate US importers.
• Davide Pedersoli & C. Italian manufacturer of black powder and replica cartridge firearms including Sharps, Springfield Trapdoor, and single-action revolvers. Pedersoli is also a Cimarron production partner and competes with Uberti for replica market share.
• Taylor's & Company Firearms: US importer and distributor of Italian-manufactured replica Old West firearms (Uberti, Pietta). Most direct US-based competitor to Cimarron in the cowboy action shooting and Western replica category with overlapping product lines.

Others

• Uberti USA (Stoeger Industries importer): Alternate US distribution channel for Uberti-manufactured replica firearms through Stoeger Industries. Functions as competing importer using the same Italian production source as Cimarron with overlapping end products.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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