Taylor's & Company 1872 Open Top .38 Special Revolver
Authentic reproduction of the legendary 1872 Open Top revolver in .38 Special. Features a 7.5" octagon barrel, color case hardened frame, blued cylinder, and walnut grips. Six-shot capacity.
A Piece of Revolver History
Taylor's & Company has faithfully reproduced one of the most significant revolvers in American firearms history—the 1872 Open Top, one of the first true cartridge revolvers ever manufactured.
Design and Construction
This is not a converted percussion revolver, but rather an entirely new design that represented a genuine advancement in revolver technology. The Open Top features:
- Barrel: 7.5" octagon barrel, blued finish
- Cylinder: Blued, engraved, six-shot capacity
- Frame: Color case hardened steel with forged construction
- Grip: Walnut Army-style grip with steel back strap and trigger guard
- Action: Exposed hammer for traditional single-action operation
- Weight: 2.51 lbs
Why It Matters
The 1872 Open Top represents a critical transition point in revolver development. Rather than converting existing percussion revolvers to fire metallic cartridges, manufacturers like Colt designed this as a purpose-built cartridge revolver from the ground up. This revolver bridges the gap between percussion-era design and modern cartridge firearms.
Ideal For
Whether you're a historical firearms enthusiast, competitive Cowboy Action shooter, or simply appreciate authentic reproductions, this revolver delivers genuine period character with reliable modern manufacturing standards.
