Product Description
The Hickok Open Top 3.5" .38SP
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. The
Hickok model is a modern twist on the classic Open Top that features a
snub nose barrel. This model features a case-hardened forged steel
frame, round barrel with front blade sight, no ejector rod, blued steel
grip parts, an Army-sized walnut grip, and a rear sight notch on the
rear of the barrel.