Cimarron 1878 coach shotgun

[RidinForTheBrand]

I am new to this forum, I know this is not a new subject but I cant find anyone talking about the durability and serviceability, of a Cimarron 1878 coach gun.

Does cimarron have good customer service if I get a lemon?

are parts Available if it breaks down in a few years?

Will gunsmiths work on these?

I will only be using this for plinking for now but am considering Joining SASS.

or should I be looking for something else? I only have about $500 to spend on a shotgun.
any help or experience with this shotgun is much appreciated.

[W. Stick McCullough]

 I think TTN makes those coach guns, and everything I have ever seen said about them is always good. If I am incorrect then I am sure someone will speak up.

[Adirondack Jack]

They are a great shotgun.  Cimarron has the parts and will bend pover backwards to help you if the need arises.

[Major 2]

Mine is going on 6 years old , tank tough... I paid just over $400 shipped as I recall, money I feel was well spent.
I bought it when TTN (Walt Johnson) was the only source, he's with EMF now which is also source now as is Taylor's.

Parts are available from all three... and longer barrels than the 20" are available if you upland hunt.

[RidinForTheBrand]

 If anyone else has any comments on this shotgun, pros or cons, and how long you've owned your Cimarron, TTn, EMF, Taylor's & Co, Hartford 1878 Coach gun. I'd really like to hear from ya 

[Devil Anse Hatfield]

I like the longer lengths . I think they swing better . Plus you can reach out on longer shots if ya hunt. Or run across  a long knock down .

[RidinForTheBrand]

 I like the look of the 26" barrel, and I have read people say that long barrels were much more common than a short 20" barrel "coach" back then, please correct me if they or I am wrong. I don't hunt and don't really plan to but do like long barreled SXS. Unfortunately their is only one store locally that carries this shotgun, and they only carry the 20" model. I don't want to send away for a long barrel model so the 20" will have to do.

[Major 2]

Currently, neither Cimarron , EMF or Taylor's have the 26" at this time ( they were all snapped up months ago..there are some coming I'm told.). Not sure Taylor's ever did have any 
The 20" is a handy piece, you'll like it.

What would be really great , if one of the above would sell the 26" barrel seperate for interchange ( Hello , WALT  ) 

[Dr. Bob]

Most of the shotguns prior to 1900 had 28", 30", or 32" barrels.  I think that 30" was the norm.

[RidinForTheBrand]

 Well I got paid Yesterday and decided to pick up my new Cimarron coach gun today 

the only problem with it so far is someone left some of the stock unfinished, Doesn't bother me I don't like fancy guns anyway.

and I'm not sure if this is normal, but when I used snap caps to dry fire it, the hammers are not striking the firing pins in the center of the hammers, they are low and slightly to the left and right (depending on which hammer is being looked at). 

does yours or a friends do this too?
should I contact Cimarron on tuesday?
or contact a gunsmith?
or is their something I can do to fix this?

any feedback on this issue would be helpful 

[Major 2]

The hammers follow an arch and are a rebounding type...they appear to line up as you described
also the FPins are slightly angled outward. I suggest they appear to hit as you have observed but are lining up at the point of contact. They do on mine.

Your gun is new correct ?.... if you have issue contact Cimarron (if that is were it came from)
or you could call EMF and ask to speak to Walt Johnson about your concerns.
Aside, from the unfinished spot on your stock, I don't think you have an issue (course I'm not looking at your gun )

[RidinForTheBrand]

 I got a Lemon  Had to send it back to Cimarron, was told could take up to 4-6 Weeks.

Lever Bolt Release Spring broke, wont keep barrel locked, just bought this morning broke after 5th or 6th time opening.

asked if they could do something about hammers as well, I have attached a link to a photo of the hammers and why I suspect a possible problem.

let me know what you think of the hammers             

http://i878.photobucket.com/albums/ab347/ridinforthebrand/Copyof100_0732.jpg

                                                                             thanks

[Major 2]

The hammer on the right does look off..the left one is about like mine though....

My gun still has the OEM lever spring , though the Gun came with lighter mains installed (OEM mains were included as well)
Perhaps a lighter Lever spring was installed later guns or Cimerron Guns.
Hopfully, they get right for you, sure takes the edge of the POO  (Pride Of Ownership) when something like that happens.

Good luck

[RidinForTheBrand]

 Hope they can fix the hammer, and the spring atleast. I figured the one on the right was about normal, but that left one even to a newbie like me sure didn't look right.

thanks for the help Major