The Taylor's & Company 1873 Gunfighter is a single-action revolver built on the classic Colt SAA pattern, chambered in .357 Magnum / .38 Special. The case-hardened frame with blued steel cylinder and barrel gives it an authentic 19th-century look without cutting corners on materials. Walnut grips, fixed blade front sight, and notch rear round out a no-frills, period-correct setup.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taylor's & Company
- Model: 1873 Gunfighter
- Type: Revolver
- Caliber: .357 Magnum / .38 Special
- Barrel Length: 4.75 inches
- Capacity: 6 rounds
- Weight: 2.45 lbs
- Finish: Case Hardened / Blued Steel
- Frame Material: Steel
- Grips: Walnut
- Sights: Fixed Blade Front / Notch Rear
Features
The single-action mechanism is straightforward: cock the hammer, pull the trigger. The 4.75-inch barrel is the classic cavalry-length configuration, balancing pointability with sight radius. A retractable firing pin safety is the main modern concession. It prevents the firing pin from contacting a primer unless the trigger is deliberately pulled, which addresses one of the traditional SAA's handling concerns without changing the external appearance.
The .357 Magnum chamber handles both .357 and .38 Special loads, so you can shoot lighter ammo for practice and step up to full-power rounds when you want.
