The Taylor's & Co. 1873 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum with a 20-inch octagonal barrel. It's a reproduction of the Winchester 1873, built with a color case-hardened steel receiver and a checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip. The .357 Mag chambering also accepts .38 Special. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1873 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 39 inches 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Weight: 7.90 lbs (126.4 oz) 
• Stock Description: Fixed Pistol Grip, Checkered Walnut 
• Receiver Material: Steel with Color Case Hardened finish 
• Sights: Blade Front and Buckhorn Rear 
   

Features 

 
The octagonal barrel is standard on this model, matching the historical profile of the original 1873. Blade front and buckhorn rear sights are traditional fixed iron sights. The lever is smooth and handles follow-up shots quickly. At 10+1 capacity in .357 Mag, the magazine tube holds more than most modern lever guns in the same caliber.

Most owners of the Taylor's 1873 in .357 Mag come to it for the traditional design, and the case-hardened finish and walnut stock are the most frequently praised cosmetic elements. The finish on higher-quality units is genuinely attractive, and the pistol grip stock is more comfortable for most shooters than a straight grip.

Shooting feel is generally positive. The .357 Mag cycles reliably, recoil is manageable, and the lever action is described as smooth. Accuracy from the octagonal barrel is solid for iron-sight work.

Practical feedback notes that the lever-action manual of arms takes some adjustment if you're coming from bolt or semi-auto rifles. Weight at 7.9 lbs is on the heavier side for a 20-inch lever gun. Some buyers find the buckhorn rear sight harder to use precisely than a peep sight, though that's a traditional design choice rather than a flaw.