The Cimarron Model No. 3 American in .45 Colt (brand part no. CA8661) is a faithful reproduction of the historic Smith & Wesson top-break design that saw service with the U.S. Army in the late 1800s. Cimarron Firearms copies this Model No. 3 Schofield pattern directly from an original antique in the company’s collection, finishing the 8-inch barrel in blue. The top-break design allowed rapid ejection of all spent cases at once, a feature many 19th-century horse soldiers preferred over the contemporary single-action Colt. Among historically themed revolvers in the revolvers category, the Model No. 3 American favors Old West history enthusiasts and collectors who want a long-barreled, authentic top-break reproduction.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Colt.
• Holds 6 rounds per cylinder.
• Features a 8-inch barrel.
• The barrel finish is blue.
• Uses a top-break, rapid-ejection action.
• Sights are fixed.
• Copied directly from an original antique in Cimarron’s collection.
• Overall length measures 14.15 inches.
• The hammer is an exposed spur, manually cocked for each single-action shot before the top-break action tips open to eject all cases at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the top-break design distinctive? It allows the cylinder to eject all spent cases at once, a feature many 19th-century cavalry troops preferred over single-action revolvers.

Is this based on a real historical firearm? Yes, Cimarron reproduced this Model No. 3 pattern directly from an original antique in the company’s collection.

Buy the Cimarron Model No. 3 American .45 Colt

An authentic, long-barreled top-break reproduction of a historic cavalry sidearm is exactly what the Model No. 3 American delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.