The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army is a single-action revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 7.5-inch barrel. It holds 6 rounds and comes with a walnut grip, a color case hardened frame, and a blued finish on the barrel and cylinder. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1872 Open Top Army 
• Caliber: .38 Special 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 7.5 in 
• Color/Finish: Color Case / Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 7.5-inch barrel in the Open Top Army configuration 
• Color case hardened frame with blued barrel and cylinder 
• Walnut grip panels 
• 6-round cylinder chambered in .38 Special 
• Open-top frame design following the 1872 pattern

Owners of the Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army tend to value it as a historically styled single-action revolver that chambers .38 Special, a much easier round to source than period-correct black powder cartridges. The 7.5-inch barrel gives it a classic cavalry appearance, and the color case hardened frame paired with blued steel draws consistent positive attention from collectors and cowboy-action shooters alike.

The action feel and timing get generally good marks, though some owners note the hand-fitting on cylinder lock-up can vary between units. The walnut grips are considered attractive but a bit thin for larger hands, and a few buyers swap them early on.

Value perception is positive for the price range. Shooters who want a functional period-style revolver without stepping up to a Colt or Uberti at a higher price point find the 1872 Open Top Army a reasonable trade-off. The common criticism is that production tolerances, while acceptable, don't match the consistency of more expensive SAA-pattern revolvers.