The Cimarron 1872 Open Top Army brings a live-history feel to today's shooter, faithfully reproducing the early Open Top sixguns with period-correct contours, a 7.5-inch round barrel and the 1851 Navy-sized walnut grips for a classic hand fit that many shooters prefer, while the nickel frame and barrel finish offers a durable, show-quality look that resists corrosion and polishes up for display or match use. Chambered for the .45 Colt (Long Colt) and feeding six rounds in a traditional single-action platform, this steel-frame revolver weighs 36.6 ounces and rides a fixed front sight for straightforward point-and-shoot alignment, making it an excellent choice for cowboy action competition, living-history demonstrations, range practice with black-powder-era ergonomics, or a straightforward hunting sidearm for close-range game where heavy stopping power matters. As part of Cimarron Firearms lineup of Old West reproductions, the 1872 Open Top Army mirrors original construction and dimensions while meeting modern cartridge availability; owners should note FFL transfer is required. If you want the look, trigger control and handful feel of a 19th-century Army revolver with contemporary metallurgy and .45 Colt capability, this model delivers that combination.