The flattop birdshead single action features the uniquely shaped walnut smooth birdshead grip with a flat top, on a steel frame. With its compact look the flattop birdshead model is a great addition to any collection. This model features a case hardened steel frame, blued finish parts, and a fixed front sight blade with rear sight frame notch.
ACTION TYPE Single action
BACKSTRAP FINISH Blued steel
Barrel Bore Diameter 0.422"
BARREL CONTOUR Round
BARREL FINISH Blued steel
Barrel Grooves 6
Barrel Length (In) 3.5"
Caliber .45Lc
Capacity 6
CYLINDER FINISH Blued steel half fluted
FIRING PIN TYPE Traditional on hammer
FRAME FINISH Casehardened steel
FRONT SIGHT Fixed blade
GRIP FINISH Walnut
GRIP SHAPE Flattop Birdshead
Overall Length (In) 9.06"
REAR SIGHT Rear sight notch in frame
SAFETY TYPE Manual cylinder pin safety
TAYLOR TUNING OPTION Taylor tuning not available
TRIGGER TYPE & PULL Single trigger
TRIGGERGUARD FINISH Blued steel
WEIGHT2.35lbs.
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
