I have two one is a type ll transitional the other is a Mason & Richards both in 44 colt. I have a 1872 open top in 45 colt. I like the Army grip of the 1860.
I like the 1851 grip frame better than the 1860 and they will interchange. the 1873 uses the 1851 grip frame also. Like all Colts with 6 holes... they are meant to be carried with all six. On the percussion guns the hammer was lowered on a pin between chambers. On the 1873 they simply had a safety notch. all conversions had either or both. in any case both methods are very safe to carry all six loaded.
I have two one is a type ll transitional the other is a Mason & Richards both in 44 colt. I have a 1872 open top in 45 colt. I like the Army grip of the 1860.
I like the 1851 grip frame better than the 1860 and they will interchange. the 1873 uses the 1851 grip frame also. Like all Colts with 6 holes... they are meant to be carried with all six. On the percussion guns the hammer was lowered on a pin between chambers. On the 1873 they simply had a safety notch. all conversions had either or both. in any case both methods are very safe to carry all six loaded.
Very nice!!
Great review thanks. Which length barrel is the one on this review ? Thanks
This looks like the 4.75" barrel
I found out the hard way you need gunsmith screwdrivers with a conversion, or you will just chew up the flat head screw trying to take it apart.