The Taylor's & Co. 1873 Sporting Lever Action Rifle is chambered in .357 Magnum with a 20-inch octagonal barrel, case-hardened steel receiver, and walnut stock. At 38.87 inches overall and 7.59 lbs, it's a full-sized lever gun that carries the 1873 Winchester pattern faithfully. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1873 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 20" 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Trigger Type: Standard 
• Safety Mechanism: Lever Safety 
• Overall Length (OAL): 38.87" 
• Weight: 7.59 lbs (approximately) 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
• Finish Type: Case Hardened Receiver / Blued Barrel 
   

Detailed Features 

The octagonal barrel is the defining visual feature of the 1873 pattern and carries the period-correct look through. Case-hardened color on the receiver is the traditional finishing method. It will show handling character over time. Blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight give a clean sight picture for quick target acquisition. 
 
With 10+1 capacity in .357 Magnum, this rifle holds more rounds than many competitors in the same format. The lever action is responsive, allowing fast follow-up shots. The .357 Mag chambering also accepts .38 Special for lighter recoil practice.

Owners of the Taylor's 1873 Classic in .357 Mag case-hardened edition mostly like it. The look gets consistent praise. The case hardening is visually appealing and the overall fit is solid for the price point. The .357 Mag versatility (with .38 Special compatibility) is a genuine plus that comes up often.

Handling feedback is mixed on weight. At 7.59 lbs, it's on the heavier end for a lever gun in this caliber, and some users find prolonged carry tiring. The lever action is generally described as smooth but a few people note it loosens up only after a break-in period.

For collectors and Old West reenactors, the historical connection to the original 1873 Winchester is a significant draw. Customization discussions (optics, slings, action tuning) are common among the more active owners. Price-versus-value opinions are split along predictable lines: collectors tend to see value, while more utilitarian buyers sometimes feel the premium for the case hardening isn't fully justified against imported alternatives.