Taylors & Company Open Top Late Model Conversion - 1860 Army .38 Spl Revolver, Case Hardened - 0903

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 s