The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy is a single-action revolver chambered in .44 Special with a 5.5-inch barrel, blued finish, and case-hardened frame. It has a 6-round capacity and ships with walnut grips. The open-top frame design and 3-dot sights are noted across vendor listings. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: 1872 Open Top Navy 
• Caliber: .44 Special 
• Action: Single Action 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 in 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Color/Finish: Blued (case-hardened frame) 
   

Detailed Features 

• Open-top frame construction 
• 5.5-inch barrel 
• Walnut grip panels 
• Case-hardened frame with blued cylinder and barrel 
• 3-dot sight system

Owners of the Cimarron 1872 Open Top Navy tend to value the historical open-top design paired with the practical .44 Special chambering. The case-hardened and blued finish combination is a frequent compliment, with many noting the color case hardening holds up well under light use.

The 3-dot sights are a point of contention. Traditionalists prefer the period-correct sighting arrangement while others appreciate the modern sight picture for practical shooting. Trigger pull on single-action Cimarron revolvers generally gets positive marks for a clean break.

Walnut grip fit is occasionally uneven from the factory, which owners correct with light fitting work. Overall, the 1872 Open Top Navy is considered a well-built Italian reproduction at a mid-tier price point within the Cimarron line.