The Taylors & Company Hickok Open-Top is an SAO revolver chambered in .38 Special, styled as a conversion revolver associated with Wild Bill Hickok. It has a 3.5-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, walnut army-size grips, and a blued barrel and cylinder. The frame is engraved, and each revolver carries a unique serial number. Weight is 2.20 lbs and overall length is 9.3 inches. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model Name: The Hickok Open-Top 
• Caliber: .38 SPECIAL 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 3.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 9.3 inches 
• Weight: 2.20 lbs 
• Sights: Blade Front / Fixed Rear 
• Grip Material: Walnut Army Size 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Finish: Blued Barrel and Cylinder 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The open-top design is an 1800s-era configuration where the cylinder is supported by the barrel rather than a top strap. Taylors & Company builds the Hickok with engraved frame work and the blued barrel and cylinder as authentic period details. The walnut grips are army size, matching historical proportions. The blade front and fixed rear sights are typical of single-action revolvers from the era. 
 
.38 Special is a mild cartridge that is comfortable to shoot in a 2.20-lb revolver. The short 3.5-inch barrel favors use at modest distances. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This revolver is primarily for collectors and historical firearms enthusiasts who want a shootable example of an open-top single-action design. It also suits historical reenactments. It can serve as a range piece for those who enjoy shooting single-action revolvers, though the 6-round capacity and SAO action mean it is slow to reload and fire compared to modern designs.

Buyers of the Hickok Open-Top are primarily enthusiasts attracted to the historical design and the association with 19th-century American firearms, and feedback reflects that context.

The aesthetics get strong praise: the engraving, blued finish, and walnut grips are seen as well-executed period details. Taylors & Company's attention to historical accuracy is noted as a positive differentiator. Shooting the .38 Special in this platform is described as enjoyable and manageable, with good accuracy at typical range distances.

Price is a frequent discussion point. Some buyers feel it is fair for a period-style revolver with engraving and quality materials; others find it high compared to modern revolvers with similar caliber and capacity.

Practical limitations are acknowledged without surprise: the SAO mechanism requires cocking before each shot, and 6-round capacity with the open-top loading method means slow reloading. These are inherent to the design rather than defects. Maintenance habits appropriate to older-style revolvers are worth learning before relying on one.