Taylors & Company 550721 1851 Open-Top | 45 Colt | 5.50″

The Taylors & Company 1851 Open-Top is a cartridge-era reproduction built to reflect Colt’s early Open-Top conversions in 45 Colt (Long Colt). It pairs a 5.50-inch blued barrel and blued engraved cylinder with a color case-hardened steel frame and walnut navy-style grip. The single-action operation and period finishes make this model appropriate for historical shooting events and as a display-quality collectible.

Product Specifications

• The UPC is 839665009789.
• The manufacturer is Taylors and Company.
• The model is 1851 Open-Top.
• The caliber is 45 Colt (Long Colt).
• The action is Single Action.
• The barrel measures 5.50 inches.
• The barrel finish is Blued.
• The cylinder holds 6 rounds.
• The cylinder finish is Blued Engraved.
• The frame is steel with a color case-hardened finish.
• The grip is walnut navy-style.
• The sights are blade front and fixed rear.
• The hammer is exposed.
• The overall length is 11.03 inches.

This reproduction emphasizes period-accurate styling and straightforward mechanical design. The combination of blued finishes, a color case-hardened frame and a walnut navy-style grip delivers a historically faithful presentation while the single-action mechanism provides a clean, traditional trigger feel suitable for target use and cowboy action events. Its balanced dimensions and classic lines appeal to collectors and competitors seeking a faithful early-cartridge revolver.