Out on the dusty plains of the American frontier, there weren't many tools more reliable than a Colt 1871 Open Top revolver. This handgun was known for its ruggedness, and it could handle anything from routine shots to the wild chaos of a gunfight. Its open top design, while different, made it easy to load fast. Cowboys, deputies and outlaws alike

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