The Taylors & Company 1873 Cattle Brand Revolver is a nickel-plated, engraved single-action chambered in .357 Magnum. The steel frame carries hand-fitted engravings and pairs with ivory synthetic grips, giving it the look of a high-end display piece while still being a fully functional revolver. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794005108 
• UPC: 839665000311 
• Brand: Taylors and Company 
• Model Name: 1873 Cattle Brand 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11 inches 
• Weight: 2.4 lbs 
• Sights: Fixed Blade Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Ivory Synthetic 
• Finish Material: Nickel-Plated Engraved Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Features 

 
The nickel-plated engraved steel frame is the defining characteristic here. Fixed blade front and notched rear sights keep the sight picture clean. The single-action trigger requires manually cocking the hammer for each shot, which suits deliberate target work and the cowboy action shooting format. At 2.4 lbs with a 5.5-inch barrel and 11-inch overall length, it's a mid-size revolver that handles well. 
 

Usage 

 
The 1873 Cattle Brand is at home in cowboy action shooting competitions, Western reenactments, or as a centerpiece in a collection of period firearms. The .357 Magnum chambering means it will also accept .38 Special loads, broadening its range usefulness. Those who want it purely as a display piece will appreciate the engraving and nickel finish; those who shoot it regularly will find it a competent, if classic, revolver.

The Taylors 1873 Nickel Engraved .357 Mag Revolver draws consistent praise for its appearance. The nickel-plated engraved finish looks striking in person, and collectors often single it out as one of the more visually impressive pieces in their lineup.

Range feedback is generally positive. Shooters report reliable cycling with .357 Magnum and .38 Special loads, and accuracy at cowboy-action distances is solid. The 2.4 lb weight gets mentioned occasionally. A few users find it tiring during long matches, though others consider it appropriate for the caliber.

Customization discussions are common. Some owners experiment with grip swaps or action tuning to suit competition rules or personal preference. Price-to-quality comparisons also come up; most feel the engraved nickel finish justifies the cost over a plain blued model, though those shopping purely on function sometimes question the premium.

The revolver looks beautiful and shoots well too.