The Taylor's & Co. 1873 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum. It has a walnut pistol grip stock, a blued 18-inch barrel, and a case-hardened receiver. Sights are blade front and buckhorn rear. At 37 inches overall and 7.70 lbs, it is compact and manageable. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylor's & Co. 
• Model Name: 1873 
• Caliber: .357 Magnum 
• Action: Lever 
• Barrel Length: 18 inches 
• Overall Length: 37 inches 
• Weight: 7.70 lbs 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Finish: Brown with blued barrel and case-hardened receiver 
• Sights: Blade Front & Buckhorn Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The lever action cycles reliably and allows quick follow-up shots. The .357 Magnum chambering also accepts .38 Special, which matters for shooters who want a lower-recoil practice round. The buckhorn rear sight and blade front give a clear sight picture and the design was proven on rifles from this era. Walnut pistol grip adds a traditional look that fits the period-correct styling. The steel receiver and blued barrel are durable and suited to field use. 
 

Target Audience 

Hunters looking for a compact lever-action rifle chambered in a pistol cartridge, cowboy action shooters, and collectors who want a functional 1873-pattern rifle. The .357/.38 Spl dual compatibility is a practical bonus for competition shooters. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• In the field for small to medium game at moderate ranges 
• Cowboy action events where the 1873 pattern and .357 Magnum caliber are both commonly used 
• Range work using .38 Special for lower-cost practice

Owners of the Taylor's & Co. 1873 Classic in .357 Magnum generally have positive things to say, particularly about the traditional look and feel.

The walnut finish and case-hardened receiver are the most commonly praised features. The wood-to-metal fit gets good marks, and the classic styling is a genuine selling point for shooters who prefer the period look over a synthetic-stocked modern rifle. Action smoothness is consistently noted. Feeding is reliable and the lever cycles without stiffness out of the box for most buyers.

The .357 Magnum chambering draws specific praise because it also accepts .38 Special. That flexibility makes it useful for cowboy action competition, where both cartridges are common, and for practice shooting where cost matters.

The main debate in community threads is value relative to competing lever-action offerings at similar price points. Some buyers feel the Taylor's 1873 represents good value; others think there are alternatives with tighter tolerances. Ergonomics lean positive overall. The lever action is intuitive and the pistol grip fits most hands well, though shooters new to lever-action rifles note a short adjustment period.

Collectors and cowboy action enthusiasts make up a large portion of the owner community, and sentiment within that group is consistently favorable.