GunnyUSMC
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Cimarron, Colt 1871-1872 Open Top revolver, 38 spl. 7.5"
Although it appears to be a conversion, the Model 1871-1872 Open Top was Colt's first revolver specifically manufactured to fire a cartridge. Since they did not use percussion revolver parts, they were manufactured as an entirely new model. Early Models have Navy-size grips. Late Models have Army-size grips.
During the 1870's, Colt also converted many of its unsold percussion models into cartridge guns however, while sharing some of the basic design and components, the Model 1871-72 was actually its own independent design and not a conversion
I ordered this one, about 3 years ago, from Cimarron in 38 spl. I really love to shot this gun.
Although it appears to be a conversion, the Model 1871-1872 Open Top was Colt's first revolver specifically manufactured to fire a cartridge. Since they did not use percussion revolver parts, they were manufactured as an entirely new model. Early Models have Navy-size grips. Late Models have Army-size grips.
During the 1870's, Colt also converted many of its unsold percussion models into cartridge guns however, while sharing some of the basic design and components, the Model 1871-72 was actually its own independent design and not a conversion
I ordered this one, about 3 years ago, from Cimarron in 38 spl. I really love to shot this gun.