Cimarron Firearms 7th CAV

[jobu07]

You’ll forgive the lack of period cav props for this photoshoot. I was Infantry, not cav, so I have no spurts or Stetsons about for photos. But I slide my H&R 1873 cav model trapdoor in as a bonus.

I read an article a couple of months ago in, I believe, Handgunner Magazine which featured Cimarron faithful copy of the cavalry model 1873 revolver. I got sort of hot for it after reading the article, did a little googling and saw no one had any in stock. Fast forward to this week and I stumbled upon some that Midway has on sale. They must have bought everything as no one else has them. I couldn’t resist so I clicked buy.

The cartouches, stamps, and attention to detail are superb, as is the blued finish, charcoal blued screws, and color case hardening on the frame. The revolver wears a OWA cartouche on the left stock, US stamp on the left of the frame along with a two-line patent date, and I CO. 7 CAV on the bottom of the butt. Firing pin mounted safety, no transfer bar, and a 4-position hammer.

It’s really a beautiful piece, and at the price they were asking it seemed a lot more affordable than buying one that someone claimed was there. Just wanted to share this Friday afternoon acquisition and start everyone’s weekend off right. Oh, it shoots great too!

 

[nettlle]

Very nice!

 

[Gladius]

I've got the same combo (except my Cimarron doesn't look as good -- it was used and the finish is faded, but everything else is good to go)!

 

[Jimster]

Beautiful revolver!
Mine is F Company. Sure feels like holding a piece of history. I only use blackpowder cartridges in it. Mine also shipped with the knurled modern cylinder pin release screw but I prefer the more original flush fitting screw that’s also supplied. Hell, I still need to get a flap holster for it!
Have fun!

 

[Y-T71]

I've got the same combo (except my Cimarron doesn't look as good -- it was used and the finish is faded, but everything else is good to go)!

Said it before and I'll say it again; good, honest wear on a firearm that's been used (not abused) has a beauty all its own.

Nice sixgun OP, congrats

 

[.455_Hunter]

This has the new Uberti "safety" system featuring the Rube Goldberg inspired moving firing pin, correct?

 

[AlexanderA]

This has the new Uberti "safety" system featuring the Rube Goldberg inspired moving firing pin, correct?

If it does, that would be easy enough to replace.

 

[jobu07]

This has the new Uberti "safety" system featuring the Rube Goldberg inspired moving firing pin, correct?

That I can't answer. I'm not sure how to tell, but the firing pin does "float" a bit.

 

[AlexanderA]

Hell, I still need to get a flap holster for it!

The original holsters for this gun had a half flap, with most of the butt exposed. (Worn on the right side, butt forward.) Some of the later ones had two holes in the flap for the stud, so they could be used either for the Colt or for the Schofield. But once the holster had been used for a Colt or a Schofield, it became molded for that particular model, and could no longer be used for the other. So this duality was really a supply issue, and not a use issue.

The holsters also varied in the length of the belt loop. The early ones had a relatively narrow loop, for the prairie belt. Later ones had a very wide loop, so as to fit over the woven Mills cartridge belt (1890's).

 

[AlexanderA]

Just checked this evening. Still available at $700, free shipping. Rave reviews. I would buy one, if it wasn't for the pesky one-handgun-a-month rule we have here in Virginia. I'm still backlogged on my last purchase (can't pick it up from the FFL until after the 15th of this month).

 

[Jimster]

Thanks for the holster info. I learn something new everyday.

 

[CraigC]

Very cool! Mine is the "original finish" version.

This has the new Uberti "safety" system featuring the Rube Goldberg inspired moving firing pin, correct?

Doesn't appear to. The ones with the retractable firing pin have the trigger further forward in the triggerguard.

 

[Dave T]

To OP said his gun had the "four clicks" of the original Colt mechanics so it is not "the new Uberti "safety" system featuring the Rube Goldberg inspired moving firing pin."

Dave

 

[Roverguy]

Very nice revolver! You’ll want to get some case color lacquer on it to protect the finish.

 

[Gladius]

Okay, finally got around to posting pics... here's mine... I find I like the faded appearance of my used Cimarron. It looks like it's been there and done that and has a few tales to tell.

 

[jobu07]

Very nice revolver! You’ll want to get some case color lacquer on it to protect the finish.

I'm assuming this is just a normal lacquer finish to be brushed on?

 

[jobu07]

Okay, finally got around to posting pics... here's mine... I find I like the faded appearance of my used Cimarron. It looks like it's been there and done that and has a few tales to tell.
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Twins! Beautiful pair. Though I wish the H&R repro trapdoors didn't have that modern style rear sight.

 

[Roverguy]

I'm assuming this is just a normal lacquer finish to be brushed on?

Probably. I bought some from Conn Shotgun Mfg at probably eight times the price of ye olde lacquer, so I like to imagine there’s something special about it. But I doubt it.

 

[jobu07]

I do love this thing. I haven't been able to miss the steel at 25 yards all weekend.

 

[1KPerDay]

That I can't answer. I'm not sure how to tell, but the firing pin does "float" a bit.

If it has three clicks it has the retracting safety doohickey. Or you can slowly lower the hammer with your finger in the trigger and watch the firing pin carefully and see if it extends a bit as the hammer lowers

 

[35 Whelen]

Love your revolver OP!!

Can't tell from the pictures, does it have the tapered front sight and the small V rear sight?

If it has three clicks it has the retracting safety doohickey. Or you can slowly lower the hammer with your finger in the trigger and watch the firing pin carefully and see if it extends a bit as the hammer lowers

One only need look at the photos to see the OP's revolver doesn't have the retracting firing pin.

With the 3-click examples, the trigger itself has slightly more curve, sits slightly out further from the rear of the trigger guard and (at least to me) appears to be slightly thinner-

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4-Click-



Side-by-side- comparison (3-click (L) 4-click (r)-



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[AK2]

Very nice replica, congratulations. I found a used Armi San Marco/ EMF Cavalry model a few months ago, and enjoy it immensely. Very accurate revolver.

 

[AlexanderA]

I found a used Armi San Marco/ EMF Cavalry model a few months ago

This is my ASM Cavalry model (on the bottom, below) compared to my 2nd Generation Colt. (I replaced the Eagle grips on the Colt with a one-piece grip.)

The ASM's were high quality guns.

 

[Choctaw]

I have the Cimarron Arms 7th Cavalry, Company I as well. It shoots great and is a joy to handle.

 

[jobu07]

Lots of beautiful Cav models out there!