The Cimarron 1851 Navy Revolver with Oval Trigger Guard (brand part no. CA000) is a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous cap-and-ball six-shooters in American history, chambered in .36 caliber. Cimarron Firearms builds this Navy with a comfortable, authentic oval trigger guard, a case-hardened frame, and a rich blued finish, right down to the roll-engraved naval battle scene on the unfluted cylinder that echoes the original 1850s design. It is a strong choice for cowboy action shooting, black powder hunting, or anyone building a historical percussion revolver collection.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .36 caliber for traditional percussion loads.
• Cylinder holds six rounds, true to the original Navy design.
• Barrel measures 7.5 inches in an octagon profile.
• Frame is case hardened with a brass backstrap and brass trigger guard.
• Finish is a rich blue with a color case-hardened frame, including Cimarron’s Original Finish option.
• Grip is one-piece walnut with a varnished finish.
• Sighting uses a fixed bead front sight and notched hammer rear sight.
• Cylinder is engraved with a roll-marked naval battle scene, matching the historic original.
• Overall length runs about 14.55 inches and the revolver weighs 2.72 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber does the 1851 Navy fire? It is a .36 caliber cap-and-ball percussion revolver.

How many rounds does the cylinder hold? Six rounds, matching the original 1851 Navy configuration.

Does this revolver require an FFL transfer or background check? No. As a black powder, percussion-ignition revolver, it is classified under federal law as an antique-type firearm and is exempt from GCA background check and FFL transfer requirements in most states.

Buy the Cimarron 1851 Navy Revolver, Oval Trigger Guard, .36 Caliber

Whether you shoot cowboy action matches or want an accurate piece of frontier history on the wall, this 1851 Navy delivers Cimarron’s attention to detail in every part. Order it from Cimarron Firearms‘s black powder pistol lineup and our Lubbock, Texas gun shop can get it moving, no FFL paperwork required.