Cimarron U.S. Cavalry Buffalo Soldier
Cimarron Firearms · Revolver · In Production
Also known as: Cimarron Model P U.S. Cavalry, U.S. Cavalry Buffalo Soldier
Overview
The Cimarron U.S. Cavalry Buffalo Soldier is a single-action revolver reproducing the 1873 Colt Single Action Army as issued to the U.S. Cavalry, honoring the African American 'Buffalo Soldier' regiments of the 9th and 10th Cavalry. Built by A. Uberti in Italy and imported by Cimarron Firearms, it is chambered in .45 Colt with a 7.5-inch barrel, color case-hardened frame, blued barrel and cylinder, and one-piece walnut grips. The gun carries period-correct military inspection markings including the OWA cartouche and a 'U.S.' stamp on the frame.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1162 g (41.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 343 mm (13.50") |
| Barrel Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Action Type | Single Action Revolver |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 265 m/s (869 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 569 J (420 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .45 Colt · primary — also known as .45 Long Colt, .45 LC, 11.43x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Loading Notch Hammer Rest
- Features: Case Hardened Frame, Fixed Sights, Owa Cartouche, Military Inspection Markings, U S Frame Marking
Service history
Conflicts
- American Indian Wars (1866-1891)
Production
Modern reproduction produced by A. Uberti for Cimarron Firearms
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Samuel Colt (original 1873 design)
Notes
Part of Cimarron's U.S. Cavalry military-replica line based on the first U.S. Government contract Single Action Army revolvers of 1873. Weight and overall length are typical for a 7.5-inch cavalry-length Single Action Army.
Background
The nickname 'Buffalo Soldiers' was given by Plains Native American tribes to the troopers of the U.S. Army's segregated 9th and 10th Cavalry regiments, formed after the Civil War, who carried the .45 Colt Single Action Army on the western frontier.