The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy is a single action revolver chambered in .38 Special with a 5.5-inch barrel. It has a 6-round cylinder, walnut grips, and a case hardened/blued finish. The open-top frame design pairs 3-dot sights with a standard blued barrel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1872 Open Top Navy 
• Caliber: .38 Special 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Case Hardened/Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• Open-top frame revolver pattern with 5.5-inch barrel 
• Walnut grips 
• Case hardened frame with blued barrel finish 
• 3-dot sight system 
• 6-round cylinder

Owners of the Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy tend to appreciate the historically accurate open-top frame combined with the practicality of .38 Special chambering. The case hardened finish draws consistent praise for its appearance straight out of the box, though some owners note it requires care to maintain.

The single action trigger and walnut grips get positive marks for feel and pointability. A few owners find the 3-dot sights an anachronistic addition to an otherwise period-correct revolver, and trigger feel varies noticeably between individual examples.

As a Cimarron-imported reproduction, the 1872 Open Top Navy sits in an interesting value position. Most owners feel the fit and finish justifies the price, while a smaller group prefers to invest in higher-tier custom work from the start.