The Cimarron Model No. 3 American 1st Model is a single-action revolver chambered in .44-40 Winchester with a 5-inch barrel, blued finish, and wood grips. It has a 6-round capacity and is styled after the 1st Model American break-top design. The blued metal and walnut grips are the defining finish combination. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: Model No. 3 American 1st Model 
• Caliber: .44-40 Winchester 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Grips: Wood/Walnut 
• Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel in blued finish 
• Walnut wood grips 
• 6-round cylinder 
• 1st Model American break-top style 
• Chambered in .44-40 Winchester

Owners of the Cimarron Model No. 3 American tend to comment on how well the blued finish and walnut grips complement each other. The 5-inch barrel length is considered a good balance for the platform, and most find the revolver comfortable to hold and shoot in .44-40 Winchester.

The break-top action on the No. 3 design draws consistent interest from those who find it faster than traditional single-action loading gate designs. Six-round capacity is on par with the platform's historical configuration, and cowboy action shooters who use .44-40 find it a natural fit for competition or period-correct shooting.

The trigger on the Cimarron No. 3 divides opinions more than the build quality does. Some owners report a crisp, light pull that needs no work, while others find it needs a minor action job to reach its potential. Overall, the combination of blued finish, walnut grips, and the distinctive 1st Model American frame keeps this revolver popular among collectors and shooters who appreciate the 19th-century break-top style.