The Cimarron 1872 Open Top in .45 Long Colt (brand part no. CA916N00) is a single-action revolver reproduced in exacting detail from an original 1872 Open Top in Cimarron’s antique collection, right down to the 1851 Navy-sized grip of the early-production originals. Cimarron Firearms finishes the steel frame and 7.5-inch round barrel in nickel and fits smooth walnut grips in the classic Navy pattern, with a fixed front sight. The 6-round cylinder is chambered in .45 Long Colt, weighing approximately 36.6 ounces. Among six-shooters in the revolvers category, the Open Top favors collectors who want an accurate reproduction of this transitional cartridge-era design.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Long Colt.
• Features a 7.5-inch round barrel finished in nickel.
• Frame is steel, also finished in nickel.
• Grip is smooth walnut in the classic Navy pattern.
• The cylinder holds 6 rounds.
• Weighs approximately 36.6 ounces.
• Sight is a fixed front.
• Overall length measures 14.1 inches.
• Manufactured in Italy to the exacting standards of the original 19th-century design.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is distinctive about the Navy-sized grip? It matches the 1851 Navy grip pattern used on the early-production originals this reproduction is based on.

What cartridge does this revolver use? .45 Long Colt.

Buy the Cimarron 1872 Open Top .45 Colt Revolver

An accurate reproduction of a transitional cartridge-era single-action is exactly what the Open Top delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.