Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-action rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Uberti 1871 Open Top "Early Model."
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Uberti
Model: 1871 Open Top "Early Model"
Serial: X44234
Date of Manufacture: 2018 (According to the "CT" date code)
Caliber: .38 Colt / .38 Special
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel/Cylinder and Brass Trigger Guard/Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Barrel with 1:8.75 Right-Hand Twist Rate and 6-Grooves
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Integral Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Walnut Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Uberti 1871 Open Top "Early Model" stands as a landmark in firearms history, paying homage to the American West with historically inspired craftsmanship. Rather than converting existing percussion parts such as the contemporary Richards-Mason models, the Open Top was built from the ground up as a brand-new single-action production revolver designed specifically for metallic cartridges. This faithful reproduction features a striking color case-hardened steel frame paired with a deeply blued barrel and cylinder, beautifully contrasted by a traditional yellow brass backstrap and trigger guard. Delivering an authentic, period-correct sight picture, the revolver is built with an impressive 7.5-inch round barrel outfitted with a fixed-blade front sight and an integral notch rear sight cut directly into the back of the barrel assembly. Inside the bore, precise modern engineering introduces a 1:18.75 right-hand twist rate and six grooves, stabilizing bullets with remarkable accuracy. Smooth, one-piece walnut grips fill out the compact, comfortable Navy-size grip frame shape, completing the vintage look and emphasizing the firearm's classic balance.
Model: 1871 Open Top "Early Model"
Serial: X44234
Date of Manufacture: 2018 (According to the "CT" date code)
Caliber: .38 Colt / .38 Special
Finish: Color Case Hardened Frame with Blue Barrel/Cylinder and Brass Trigger Guard/Grip Frame
Barrel Length: 7 1/2" Barrel with 1:8.75 Right-Hand Twist Rate and 6-Grooves
Optics/Sights: Fixed Blade Front with Integral Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth One-Piece Walnut Grips
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Uberti 1871 Open Top "Early Model" stands as a landmark in firearms history, paying homage to the American West with historically inspired craftsmanship. Rather than converting existing percussion parts such as the contemporary Richards-Mason models, the Open Top was built from the ground up as a brand-new single-action production revolver designed specifically for metallic cartridges. This faithful reproduction features a striking color case-hardened steel frame paired with a deeply blued barrel and cylinder, beautifully contrasted by a traditional yellow brass backstrap and trigger guard. Delivering an authentic, period-correct sight picture, the revolver is built with an impressive 7.5-inch round barrel outfitted with a fixed-blade front sight and an integral notch rear sight cut directly into the back of the barrel assembly. Inside the bore, precise modern engineering introduces a 1:18.75 right-hand twist rate and six grooves, stabilizing bullets with remarkable accuracy. Smooth, one-piece walnut grips fill out the compact, comfortable Navy-size grip frame shape, completing the vintage look and emphasizing the firearm's classic balance.
Modern manufacturing enables this reproduction to safely chamber versatile .38 Colt and .38 Special factory cartridges, replacing the obsolete 19th-century .44 Rimfire while preserving the elegant, top-strap-free profile that made the original highly prized by frontiersmen and scouts. Combining historical accuracy with exceptional Italian manufacturing quality, this wheelgun serves as a refined, highly functional tribute to one of the most iconic and short-lived transitional designs in American history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
Any orders placed with magazines that are not compliant with your state, county, or city regulations will not ship with your order.
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Payment Details
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Please note we place a 7 business day hold on shipment, for all non-certified payments.
Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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About Us
From a small town hobby, to a leader in the investment and collector grade firearms industry. Bryant Ridge Firearms is here to offer the best in quality and customer service when you are looking to unload your collector grade firearm collection. 
Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1184828415 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-07-05 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
495 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-07-05 17:06:26 |
