Cimarron 1858 New Army Revolver .45 Colt 5.5" Barrel 2-Piece Walnut Grip Forged Steel Standard Blue CA1004
- Caliber: .45 Colt
- Barrel Length: 5.5 inches
- Style: Standard Blue
- Frame: Forged Steel
- Finish: Standard Blue
- Grip: 2 Piece Walnut
- Single Action
- Fixed Sights
- 6-round Capacity
Cimarron has taken the well respected 1858 New Model Army/Navy and improved it for the modern shooter's needs. The 1858 New Model Army was originally made in rimfire and center fire metallic cartridges and priced for the civilian trade at $9.00. Like the 1872 Open Top, these revolvers were not converted from a percussion model but instead were manufactured to fire a cartridge.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
