Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army | .45 Long Colt | 7.5in 6-Rd

The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army is a faithful reproduction of the late-19th-century Open Top Army revolver, chambered for the .45 Long Colt and built with period-correct lines and controls. It pairs a 7.5-inch round blued barrel with a color case-hardened frame and a one-piece walnut grip, offered in a single-action configuration and a six-shot cylinder. The design is intended for historical shooting, Cowboy Action competition and collectible display where original styling and handling are priorities.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Cimarron Firearms.
• The model is the 1872 Open Top Army.
• The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
• The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
• The barrel measures 7.5 inches for period-correct balance and sight radius.
• The barrel and cylinder have a blued finish.
• The frame finish is color case hardened.
• The firearm ships with a 1-piece walnut grip.
• The action is single action only.
• The hammer is an exposed standard-style hammer.
• The sights are fixed with a wide front sight for traditional aiming references.
• The weight is 40 ounces (approximately 2.5 lbs) as specified.
• The overall length measures 14.1 inches.
• The frame is not drilled and tapped; No drilling/tapping is provided.
• The UPC is 814230011152.

Built to evoke the look and handling of the original 1872 Open Top Army while using modern metallic cartridge construction, this Cimarron model suits shooters who value authenticity and straightforward single-action performance. Its combination of a long sight radius and traditional ergonomics makes it well-suited to Cowboy Action Shooting and period-focused range work or display as part of a historical collection.

Owners and reviewers frequently note that Cimarron has captured the period silhouette: one reviewer called it a “spitting image of the 1870s originals,” and Texas Jack Harvey described it as “the finest replica to come forth in the last decade.”

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