Taylor's 1873 Cattleman Gunfighter

Taylor's & Company · Revolver · In Production

Also known as: Taylor's & Co. 1873 Cattleman Gunfighter, Cattleman Gunfighter, Taylor's Gunfighter

Overview

The Taylor's 1873 Cattleman Gunfighter is a single-action revolver, a modern reproduction of the Colt 1873 Single Action Army imported by Taylor's & Company and manufactured by Uberti of Italy. Chambered in .357 Magnum (and capable of firing .38 Special), it uses a forged color case-hardened steel frame, a six-round revolving cylinder loaded through a side gate, and army-size walnut grips. The Gunfighter package adds a factory-tuned action with polished internals and lighter hammer and trigger springs for a smoother, lighter pull, while a hammer-block safety allows all six chambers to be carried loaded.

Specifications

Weight (empty)1111 g (39.2 oz)
Overall Length279 mm (10.98")
Barrel Length140 mm (5.51")
Action TypeSingle Action Revolver
Firing MechanismSingle Action
Trigger TypeSingle Action
Magazine Capacity6 rounds
Magazine TypeRevolving Cylinder
Muzzle Velocity410 m/s (1345 fps)
Muzzle Energy680 J (502 ft·lbf)
Effective Range50 m (55 yd)
Barrel RiflingRight Hand
Frame MaterialForged Steel
Barrel MaterialSteel
Stock MaterialWalnut
FinishColor Case Hardened Frame Blued Barrel

Calibers

Features

Production

Current-production import; produced by Uberti and distributed in the U.S. by Taylor's & Company.

Origin

Country of origin: Italy

Designer: Uberti (after Colt's 1873 Single Action Army)

Notes

Sold with a 4.75-inch or 5.5-inch barrel. Marketed as a tuned version of the standard Cattleman line for cowboy action shooting and general single-action use.

Background

The 1873 Single Action Army, the 'Peacemaker,' became the archetypal frontier revolver. Uberti's faithful reproductions, tuned and imported by Taylor's & Company as the Cattleman Gunfighter, keep that Old West pattern alive for modern cowboy action shooters in centerfire chamberings like .357 Magnum.