The Cimarron Firearms USV Artillery is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt with a case-hardened steel frame, built for collectors, cowboy action shooters, and anyone drawn to period-correct Western revolvers. The 5.5-inch barrel, fixed blade front sight, and V-notch rear sight stay true to the original military configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: USV Artillery 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Finish: Case Hardened / Blue 
• Manufacturer: Cimarron Firearms 
   

Detailed Features 

• Frame: Case-hardened steel with blue cylinder and barrel, matching the finish of original cavalry-issue revolvers. 
• Grips: Smooth walnut with Rinaldo A. Carr's cartouche, adding historical detail. 
• Sights: Fixed blade front, V-notch rear. 
• Firing System: External hammer, single-action only. 
   

Usage Scenarios 

 
At the range or in cowboy action competition the USV Artillery handles exactly as a single-action should. It also works for historical reenactments where authenticity is a requirement, and it holds up as a display piece given the quality of the case-hardened finish.

Owners of the Cimarron USV Artillery tend to focus on two things: how well the case-hardened finish reproduces the look of original cavalry revolvers, and how the build quality holds up at the range. Cimarron's reputation for historically accurate replicas comes up often, and most buyers feel the revolver delivers on that.

Handling gets positive marks. Users find it well-balanced and comfortable to shoot, which makes it practical beyond just display use. Accuracy is generally reported as satisfactory for the intended use cases.

The main friction points are price relative to mass-market single-action revolvers, and occasional mentions of needing to break in certain components before everything smooths out. Some buyers also note that caliber selection is limited to .45 Colt, which is fine for most but a constraint worth knowing.