The Taylors & Company Hickok Open-Top is an SAO revolver chambered in .45 Colt (LC), 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 color case hardened frame with a blued barrel and cylinder. Weight is 2.20 lbs and overall length is 9.3 inches. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors and Company 
• Model: The Hickok Open-Top 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: 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 
• Finish Type: Color Case Hardened Frame; Blued Barrel and Cylinder 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The open-top design is an 1800s-era configuration where the cylinder lacks a top strap and is retained by the barrel. The color case hardened frame shows the mottled blue and gray pattern typical of period firearms, while the blued barrel and cylinder contrast cleanly against it. Walnut grips are army size. 
 
.45 Colt at standard pressure is manageable in a 2.20-lb revolver at the 3.5-inch barrel length. The SAO mechanism requires manual hammer cocking before each shot. Blade front and fixed rear sights are standard for this style of revolver. Each revolver is engraved on the frame as an additional period detail. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
This revolver suits collectors, historical enthusiasts, and reenactors who want a shootable .45 Colt open-top in a historically styled package. It also works well as a range gun for those who appreciate single-action shooting. The .45 Colt chambering gives it more energy than the .38 Special variant for those who want a more powerful round in this style.

Buyers of the Hickok .45 Colt consistently focus on the historical appeal and the craftsmanship, which are the two reasons this revolver gets purchased.

The color case hardened frame and blued cylinder and barrel combination receives consistent praise for its visual quality. The engraving is well-regarded and most owners feel the overall fit and finish justify the cost. Shooting the revolver is described as smooth and accurate, with the .45 Colt recoil being manageable rather than punishing in single-action use.

Recoil management in a compact frame comes up as a mild concern for extended range sessions, particularly with higher-pressure loads. Price is debated; some buyers feel it is appropriate for the craftsmanship and caliber, while others compare it unfavorably to less decorated revolvers of similar capacity. Availability is a recurring practical issue, with some buyers noting difficulty locating this specific model.