Description
Product Summary
Taylors and Company 0917 1872 Open-Top Single Revolver 45 Colt (LC) 5.5″ Barrel 6 rd Walnut Navy Sized Grips Blued Finish
Taylors and Company has reproduced the 1872 Open-Top Early Model Conversion Revolver in .45 Long Colt. Although this model appeared to be a conversion it was actually one of Colt’s first new models specifically designed for cartridges. It has a case hardened frame with blue barrel finish It features a walnut Navy size grip with brass back-strap and trigger guard. It comes with a 5-1/2″ barrel and holds 6 rounds of 45 Long Colt. It weighs only 2.32lbs and has a blade front sight with rear sight on back of barrel.
Brand Taylors and Company
Category Revolvers
Caliber 45 Colt (LC)
Model 1872
Series Open-Top
Type Revolver
Action Single
Sights Blade Front, Fixed Rear
Capacity 6
Barrel Finish Blued
Barrel Length 5.5″
Cylinder Finish Blued
Frame Description Case Hardened
Grips Walnut Navy Sized
Hammer Style Exposed
Oal 11.3″
Weight 36.8 oz
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt’s Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day–and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today’s standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt’s single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
