Taylors & Company 550958 The Hickok Open-Top 38 Special Caliber with 3.50" Blued Finish Barrel, 6rd Capacity Blued Finish Cylinder, Color Case Hardened Finish Steel Frame & Walnut Army Size Grip

The Taylors & Company 550958 Hickok Open-Top 38 Special Caliber revolver with 3.50" blued finish barrel delivers authentic Civil War-era handling in a compact, purpose-built platform. This modern interpretation of Colt's 1871-72 Open Top combines historically accurate design with practical snub-nose ergonomics, making it equally at home on the range or in vintage cowboy action shooting competitions. The 6-round blued finish cylinder chambers standard 38 Special cartridges, while the color case hardened forged steel frame provides period-correct aesthetics without sacrificing structural integrity.

Weighing 3.17 lbs with Army-size walnut grips, the Hickok balances pointability and control for deliberate shot placement. The 3.50" barrel length strikes a practical middle ground between the full Navy-length models and shorter defensive variants, offering adequate sight radius while maintaining carry-friendly proportions. The open-top loading gate—a genuine centerfire innovation from the original 1871-72 design—allows intuitive cartridge loading and extraction without removing the cylinder. Case hardening on the frame creates distinctive, non-repeatable color variation on each revolver, a characteristic prized by collectors and shooters who value authentic period presentation.

This revolver suits shooters committed to historical accuracy—particularly cowboy action competitors, living history enthusiasts, and those building vintage-correct firearms collections. The 38 Special cartridge provides manageable recoil for deliberate shooting at typical range distances while remaining effective for period-appropriate applications. Taylors & Company manufactures this model to exacting standards, delivering field-proven reliability across thousands of competitive and recreational shooting hours in the community.

The Hickok occupies a distinct niche within the revolver market—it bridges the gap between functional modern firearms and historically significant designs. Unlike reproductions that prioritize appearance over handling, this open-top revolver maintains the mechanical integrity and ergonomic principles that made the original design effective, ensuring today's shooters experience genuine period firearms dynamics rather than museum pieces.