Taylors & Company Open Top Early Model Conversion- 1851 Navy 5.5" .45 LC Revolver, Case Hardened - 0917

• Series/Collection: Open Top Early Model Conversion- 1851 Navy
• Action: Single
• Caliber/Gauge: 45 LC
• Capacity: 6
• Sight: Blade Front, Fixed Rear
• Grip Type: Walnut
• Frame Material: Forged Steel
• Barrel Finish: Blue
• Frame Finish: Case Hardened
• Barrel Length: 5-1/2"
• Overall Length: 11.3"
• Cylinder Finish: Blue

Although it appears to be a conversion, the 1871-72 Open Top model was Colt's first revolver specifically manufactured to fire a centerfire cartridge by incorporating the loading gate in the frame. Since Colt did not use percussion revolver parts, the revolver was manufactured as an entirely new model, first with Navy-sized grips, later with Army-sized grips. All Open Top revolvers come with a case-hardened forged steel frame, round barrel with front blade sight, modern ejector rod, and a rear sight notch on the rear of the barrel. The Navy version includes a brass backstrap and triggerguard with a smaller Navy grip.

Features:

• Case hardened frame, brass back strap and trigger guard, round barrel