Although it appears to be a conversion, the 1871-72 Open Top model was Colts 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.
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| Barrel Length Range: | 3" to 3.99" |
| Capacity: | 6rd |
| Barrel Finish: | Blued |
| Grips: | Walnut Army |
| Series: | Open-Top |
| Weight Range: | 2 lbs to 2.99 lbs |
| Weight: | 2.20 lbs |
| Frame Description: | Color Case Hardened Steel |
| Cylinder Finish: | Blued |
| Frame Finish: | Color Case Hardened |
| Hammer Style: | Exposed |
| Frame Material: | Steel |
| Caliber: | 38 Special |
| Action: | SAO |
| Barrel Length: | 3.50" |
| OAL: | 9.30" |
| Max Capacity: | 6 |
| Model: | The Hickok |
| Sights: | Blade Front/Fixed Rear |