The Taylor's and Co. 1873 Quickdraw is a single-action revolver-style bolt-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt. It has an 18" barrel, an overall length of 35", and weighs 4.4 lbs. The frame is case-hardened, the barrel and metal furniture are blued steel, and the stock is walnut. A retractable firing pin is standard. Sights are a fixed blade front and rear notch. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Action Type: Bolt 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Caliber: .45 Colt 
• Condition: New in Box 
• Manufacturer: Taylors and Co. 
• Manufacturer Part Number: 419 
• Type: Bolt Action Rifle 
• UPC: 839665005545 
   
  At 4.4 lbs the rifle handles quickly. The case-hardened frame and blued finish are both functional and good-looking on a traditional Western-style arm. The walnut stock absorbs enough recoil from .45 Colt to keep extended sessions comfortable. The retractable firing pin reduces the risk of accidental discharge when the hammer is down on a loaded chamber.

Collectors and cowboy-action shooters tend to like this rifle. The case-hardened/blued/walnut combination looks authentic, and buyers who want a period-correct appearance for SASS or similar competitions find it hits the mark.

At the range, users generally report solid accuracy and reliable function. The .45 Colt chambering is appreciated for its modest recoil and wide availability of both factory and cowboy-load ammunition. Weight comes up occasionally: 4.4 lbs is light, which some shooters prefer and others find affects stability on longer shots.

The main pushback is price. Compared to modern bolt-action rifles with similar accuracy, the 1873 Quickdraw costs more because you're paying for the traditional aesthetics and Taylor's sourcing, not for feature count. Buyers who go in understanding that tend to be satisfied; those expecting a modern hunting platform at that price are sometimes disappointed.