Description
What’s in the Box
Late Model 1872 Army 45 Colt Open-Top Revolver
Cable Lock
Owner’s Manual
In 1871, Colt received an Army contract to convert one thousand Model 1860 Army percussion revolvers to use the .44-caliber centerfire cartridge being manufactured at the Frankford Arsenal. In 1872, Colt began filling civilian orders for their metallic cartridge revolvers. These were an open-top conversion of the 1851 Navy.
Thousands of Colt converted percussion revolvers found their way into the hands of sheriffs, outlaws, gunfighters, soldiers, cowboys, miners and ranchers throughout the Old West. Eventually, a total of 9,000 Open Tops and 2,100 Richards-Mason conversions were produced.
Firearm Features
Late Model
Engraved Cylinder
1:16″ Twist Rate
Steel Backstrap
Case-Hardened Fame
Steel Trigger Guard
