The Cimarron Model No. 3 American First Model is a single-action revolver chambered in .44 Special with a 5-inch barrel. It has a blued finish with a black receiver and walnut grips. The cylinder holds 6 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Cimarron 
• Model: No. 3 American First Model 
• Caliber: .44 Special 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5 inches 
• Color/Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 5-inch barrel with blued finish 
• Walnut grips 
• Black receiver 
• 6-round cylinder 
• Based on the historic American First Model design

Owners drawn to the Cimarron No. 3 American tend to come from the cowboy action shooting or historical firearms collecting world. The appeal is the top-break design, which is faster to unload and reload than a traditional single-action swing-out or rod-ejector revolver, and owners frequently mention that as the main reason they chose it.

The .44 Special chambering gets positive comments for being a mild, pleasant cartridge to shoot in a revolver this size. The 5-inch barrel and walnut grips give it a classic feel, and most owners appreciate the blued finish for its traditional appearance. Some note that the timing and lockup should be checked carefully on any individual sample before committing it to regular use.

As a working revolver for cowboy action stages, the No. 3 American splits opinion on reliability compared to more common single-action designs. Fans call it a practical and characterful choice; skeptics prefer the simplicity of a Ruger or Uberti pattern single-action for high round-count competition.