CIMARRON CA916N00 1872 OPEN TOP ARMY 45LC 7.5" BARREL

The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army (CA916N00) is a 45 Long Colt single-action revolver built for cowboy action shooters, Western history enthusiasts, and range shooters who want an authentic 1870s-era single-action revolver with a nickel finish and walnut grips. This 45 Colt single-action revolver faithfully reproduces the graceful lines of the original 1872 Open Top design, combining 19th century style with the practicality of modern metallic cartridge chambering.

Key Features

• Part number CA916N00
• Caliber: 45 Long Colt
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Barrel: 7.5 inch round barrel
• Finish: Nickel
• Frame: Color case hardened steel
• Grip: 1860 Army-sized one-piece walnut
• Sights: Fixed blade front, fixed rear notch
• Weight: 2.5 lbs.
• Overall length: 14.1 inches
• Action: Single-action revolver
• Safety: Half-cock hammer notch

Special Features

• The 1872 Open Top design predates the Colt Single Action Army and features an open-top frame without a top strap, giving it the same sleek, low-profile silhouette as the original 19th century revolvers it was reproduced from.
• Unlike conversion revolvers of the same era, the original 1872 Open Top was purpose-built for metallic cartridge use from the ground up, and Cimarron's reproduction preserves that distinction accurately.
• The 1860 Army-sized walnut grip follows the contour of the original Civil War-era Army revolvers, providing a longer, more curved grip frame that fills the hand differently than later single-action designs.
• The nickel finish on the CA916N00 sets this variant apart from the standard blued CA916, giving it a period-correct appearance that mirrors the nickel-plated presentation revolvers and cavalry-issued arms of the 1870s.
• Cimarron sources this revolver from Uberti, one of the most respected Italian manufacturers of 19th century firearm reproductions, ensuring close attention to historical accuracy in dimensions and mechanical function.
• The open-top frame design naturally lends itself to competitive cowboy action shooting categories that require period-correct revolvers, and this model is compatible with those event specifications.

Practical Benefits

• The 7.5 inch barrel gives you a long sight radius that makes deliberate target shooting at the range more forgiving and supports clean, accurate fire in single-action competition stages.
• At 2.5 pounds with a full cylinder, this revolver carries with a solid, balanced feel that suits extended range sessions and exhibition shooting alike.
• The 45 Long Colt chambering connects you to one of the most historically significant handgun cartridges ever produced, and a wide range of factory loads and cast bullet handloads are available and compatible with this revolver.
• Whether you are building a period-correct cowboy action competition rig, adding a centerpiece to a Western firearms collection, or simply want a single-action 45 Colt revolver that rewards the deliberate, mechanical rhythm of hammer-cocked shooting, the 1872 Open Top Army delivers the experience.
• If you are a cowboy action shooter or Western collector looking for a revolver that brings authentic 1870s style to the range without sacrificing quality or historical accuracy, the Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army (CA916N00) gives you exactly that.

The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army (CA916N00) in 45 Long Colt is a proven platform for the cowboy action competitor or Western revolver collector who demands historically accurate construction and a distinctive nickel finish.