The 1873 peacemaker-style revolver, originally designed for the U.S. Cavalry, quickly became the archetypical sixgun of the frontier. Made in a number of powerful chamberings in different barrel lengths, besides the "peacemaker," it was also known by other monikers like "hogleg," smokewagon," and "equalizer." In civilian hands, it quickly earned a reputation as a rugged, hard hitting, well balanced revolver and outsold all competitors. Considered to be the most authentic and highest quality reproduction of the 1873 Colt, Cimarron's replica was reproduced in every detail from an original 1873 single action in their antique collection, and was not replicated by working simply from drawings, as with previous reproductions. They also took extra steps to improve the guns reliability with their Cowboy Comp action which eliminates weaknesses associated with the 19th century design.