Uberti 1871 Open Top Early Model Navy Revolver U341357, .45 Colt, 7.5″, Walnut Stock, Blued Finish

The Uberti 1871 Open Top Early Model Navy Revolver U341357 is a historically accurate reproduction of one of Colt’s most iconic revolvers. Chambered in .45 Colt with a 7.5-inch barrel, this revolver blends Old West heritage with modern precision manufacturing. Featuring a solid walnut grip and durable blued finish, it delivers the authentic look and feel of the original Colt Open Top revolvers carried during the American frontier era.

A Pioneering Design in American Firearms

By 1872, Colt was eager to break into the metallic cartridge market. The company introduced the Open Top revolver—a conversion of the 1861 Navy cap-and-ball revolver, soon followed by the Richards-Mason conversion of the 1860 Army. Designed under patents by Charles Richards and William Mason, these revolvers were adapted by cutting down the original percussion cylinders and installing a conversion ring to accept metallic cartridges.

The Open Top represented the dawn of the cartridge era for Colt. In fact, the U.S. Army contracted Colt in 1871 to convert 1,000 Model 1860 Army revolvers to fire the new .44-caliber centerfire cartridge manufactured by the Frankford Arsenal. Between 1871 and the mid-1870s, Colt produced approximately 9,000 Open Tops and over 2,000 Richards-Mason conversions. These handguns saw extensive use across the frontier, carried by sheriffs, soldiers, ranchers, miners, and even infamous outlaws.

Uberti’s Exacting Reproduction

Uberti has faithfully recreated this piece of history with the Uberti 1871 Open Top Navy Revolver U341357. While it mirrors the original design down to the smallest details, Uberti constructs their revolvers from modern steel and precision machining, ensuring reliability with today’s ammunition. This model’s 7.5-inch barrel provides a longer sight radius for improved accuracy and balances beautifully in hand—just as the originals did over 150 years ago.

• Authentic reproduction of Colt’s 1871 Open Top Navy revolver.
• Chambered in .45 Colt, combining history with modern versatility.
• 7.5-inch barrel for superior balance and accuracy.
• Walnut grips and blued steel finish recreate the Old West aesthetic.
• Built from modern steel for durability and safe performance.

Specifications – Uberti 1871 Open Top Early Model Navy Revolver U341357

Why Buy the Uberti 1871 Open Top U341357?

• Own a piece of history—a revolver design that bridged the gap between percussion and cartridge firearms.
• Ideal for collectors, reenactors, cowboy action shooters, and Western firearm enthusiasts.
• .45 Colt chambering makes it practical for both shooting and collecting.
• Uberti craftsmanship guarantees a historically faithful and mechanically reliable revolver.
• Perfect for anyone wanting to experience the Old West in an authentic way.

Step Back Into the Old West

The Uberti 1871 Open Top Early Model Navy Revolver U341357 is more than just a firearm—it’s a living link to the days of cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws who shaped America’s frontier. With its long barrel, walnut grips, and blued finish, this revolver captures the essence of 19th-century craftsmanship while delivering modern reliability. Whether you’re a shooter, collector, or history enthusiast, this revolver brings the Old West back to life in your hands.

Order your Uberti 1871 Open Top U341357 today from Uberti-Firearms.com and relive the heritage of America’s most legendary revolvers.

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