The Taylor's & CO. 1851 is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt LC, built on a forged steel frame with a case-hardened finish and a 5.5-inch blued barrel. It holds 6 rounds, weighs 2.3 lbs, and measures 11.3 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications: 

• SKU: 1794002756 
• UPC: 839665009789 
• Brand: Taylor's & CO. 
• Model Name: 1851 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Caliber: .45 Colt LC 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11.3 inches 
• Weight: 2.3 lbs 
• Sights: Blade Front & Fixed Rear 
• Grip Type: Walnut Navy Size 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Frame Material: Forged Steel 
• Barrel Finish: Blued 
• Frame Finish: Case Hardened 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features: 

The forged steel frame holds up under sustained use while the case-hardened finish gives it the look of a period-correct piece. The blued barrel is a good match for the case-hardened frame, both visually and in terms of corrosion resistance. Sights are blade front and fixed rear, simple, appropriate for the style. The walnut Navy-size grip fits the proportions of the gun well and gives a comfortable hold. 
 
At 2.3 lbs with a 5.5-inch barrel, this is a full-size revolver. It's suited for cowboy action shooting, historical reenactments, or as a range gun, not really a carry option given the single-action mechanism and bulk. 
 

Usage Scenarios: 

• Cowboy action shooting (SASS): period-correct configuration, .45 Colt is a standard caliber for the sport. 
• Historical reenactments: the 1851 Navy design and case-hardened finish fit the period. 
• Collection: the combination of blued barrel and case-hardened frame is attractive as a display piece.

Owners of the Taylor's 1851 Navy Heritage in .45 LC tend to come in as history buffs or cowboy action shooters, and most come away satisfied on both fronts.

The case-hardened finish draws consistent praise for its appearance and the quality of the color. At the range, shooters report reliable function and reasonable accuracy. The .45 Long Colt is forgiving in terms of recoil, and the gun is generally described as enjoyable to shoot for those who appreciate traditional single-action revolvers.

The practical critiques are straightforward: as a single-action with 6 rounds and manual hammer cocking required for each shot, it's not a practical defensive firearm by modern standards. A few buyers also mention a learning curve coming from semi-autos or double-action revolvers. Capacity and reload speed are limiting factors in any competitive context that allows modern guns.

For its intended uses (SASS competition, reenactment, collection) it fits the brief well. Those who buy it knowing what it is tend to rate it highly.