The Cimarron 1872 Navy is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured by Uberti in Italy and distributed by Cimarron Firearms. The 5.5-inch barrel and color case hardened finish make it one of the more visually distinctive revolvers in the 1872 pattern. The cylinder carries an engraved naval scene, which is historically accurate to the original Colt Navy design. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action Type: Revolver 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Finish: Color Case Hardened 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Frame Material: Steel 
• Hand Orientation: Right Hand 
• Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms 
• Model Number: CA917 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The cylinder engraving is done before case hardening, so it sits under the finish rather than on top of it, a detail that separates it from cheaper roll-marked alternatives. Fixed blade front and rear sights keep the design period-correct and work fine for the ranges at which this gun is typically used. 
 
The single-action external hammer mechanism is straightforward: cock, aim, fire. The one-piece walnut grips give a solid hold and fit the frame without gaps. Uberti's production quality is consistent, and Cimarron's import/QC process tends to catch any out-of-spec parts before the guns ship. 
 
The color case hardening produces swirling blues and purples that vary from gun to gun, so no two look identical. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Cowboy Action Shooting: The .45 Colt caliber and single-action mechanism meet SASS requirements; the color case finish holds up to regular competition use. 
2. Collectible Display: The naval engraving and case hardening make it worth displaying rather than storing in a safe. 
3. Target Shooting: Accurate enough for recreational range work at typical handgun distances.

Most discussion of the Cimarron 1872 Navy .45 Colt centers on the aesthetics and the Uberti build quality, with general agreement that it delivers what it promises.

The color case hardening and cylinder engraving get the most attention. People who have owned other case-hardened revolvers note that Uberti's finish is well-executed and that the naval scene engraving is sharply cut. Those points come up repeatedly in collector circles.

Performance feedback is solid. Users report reliable cycling with standard .45 Colt loads and describe the accuracy as more than adequate for the distances this type of revolver is used at. Cowboy action shooters mention it handles competition without reliability issues.

A few practical concerns surface regularly: the size and weight make it impractical for everyday carry, and reloading single-action revolvers is slow by modern standards, both of which are expected trade-offs for this type of gun. Some newer shooters note the recoil takes getting used to. Price discussions vary; most feel Uberti-made revolvers at Cimarron's price point represent fair value compared to alternatives.