The Taylor’s & Company 1860 Open-Top in .38 Special (MPN 550695) reproduces the legendary Open-Top Late Model Conversion revolver, one of the first true cartridge revolvers rather than a converted percussion gun. Taylor’s & Company builds this revolver on a forged frame with a steel Army-size backstrap and trigger guard, finishes the 7.5-inch barrel and cylinder in blued steel, and fits it with a walnut Army-size grip. The 6-round cylinder weighs in at roughly 2.51 pounds unloaded. Among Old West reproductions in the revolvers category, the 1860 Open-Top favors collectors and cowboy-action shooters who want an authentic reproduction of an early true cartridge revolver.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .38 Special.
• Built on a forged steel frame with an Army-size backstrap and trigger guard.
• Features a 7.5-inch blued barrel and matching cylinder.
• Fitted with a walnut Army-size grip.
• Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
• Weighs approximately 2.51 pounds unloaded.
• The sights are Blade Front/Fixed Rear.
• The trigger action is single action.
• Like other modern-production single-action reproductions, the firing pin is a separate spring-loaded part mounted in the frame rather than fixed to the hammer, letting every chamber be loaded safely instead of requiring an empty chamber under the hammer as with an original period design.
• The barrel and cylinder are secured to the frame by a wedge rather than a top strap, following the original open-top frame design.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a true cartridge revolver or a converted percussion gun? A true cartridge revolver, one of the first of its kind rather than a conversion.

What grip does this revolver use? A walnut Army-size grip.

Does this revolver have a modern safety feature? Yes. Its firing pin is a separate spring-loaded part in the frame, letting every chamber be safely loaded rather than requiring an empty chamber under the hammer as with an original-pattern single action.

Buy the Taylor’s 1860 Open-Top .38 Special

An authentic reproduction of one of the first true cartridge revolvers is exactly what the 1860 Open-Top delivers. As soon as it’s ready to ship, order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.