Cimarron US Artillery Black Powder Frame 45 Colt 5.5" Barrel 6 Round Blued Finish Revolver CA513M00

U.S.V. Model. The Indian Wars are over and the 1873 U.S. Cavalry Models are in a state of disrepair. They are returned to the factory or to Springfield arsenal to be refurbished. There, the barrels are changed from 7 1/2” to 5 1/2” and working parts replaced. They are inspected by Rinaldo A. Carr and returned to service. Many of these firearms see action in the Spanish American War of 1898. Most are issued to artillery batteries and are known as the Artillery Model. In 1898 the first U.S. Volunteer Cavalry is formed under the command of Theodore Roosevelt. This group of gallant young cowboys from all parts of the American West, are recruited in a San Antonio bar and trained at Camp Wood, Texas. They would carry more than 100 of these Artillery models bravely in the charge up San Juan Hill. These historic American cowboys will be known forever as the “Roughriders”.

Specifications:

- Barrel Length: 5.5"
- Black Powder Frame
- Capacity: 6 Round
- Frame Material: Steel
- Frame: Old Model Case Hardened with U.S. Artillery markings
- Barrel: Blued Finish
- Caliber: .45 LC
- Grips: 1 Piece Walnut with RAC Caratouche
- Weight: 2.33 lbs

Cimarron is recognized as the leader in quality and authenticity in replica firearms. For the past 30 years, Cimarron has worked continuously to perfect the authentic detail, fit, finish and function of our line of frontier firearms. There is no other firearm that is near equal in value, strength, reliability, and authentic detail as is the line from Cimarron Firearms Co.