The Taylor's & Company 1873 Compact Carbine is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 LC, built around a compact 16.125-inch barrel for handling in tight spaces. It follows the classic 1873 pattern, pairing a round blued steel barrel with a walnut carbine buttstock and forend. The tubular magazine holds 9 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylor's & Company 
• Model: 1873 Compact Carbine 
• Caliber: .45 LC 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 9 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 16.125in 
• Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

• 16.125-inch round blued steel barrel for a shorter, easier-to-maneuver carbine profile 
• Walnut buttstock and forend for traditional fit and feel 
• 9-round tubular magazine typical of the 1873-pattern lever action 
• Based on the original 1873 lever-action design and manual of arms 
• Tuned action options are available from the maker for smoother cycling

Owners of 1873-pattern lever guns like the Taylor's & Company carbine generally praise the smoothness of the action once it has been worked in, and many comment that the wood-to-metal fit is a step up from mass-market imports. The compact carbine length makes it easy to run through cowboy action stages or carry in a saddle scabbard, and the walnut furniture gets consistent compliments for its finish and feel in hand.

Ergonomically, the shorter barrel and carbine stock make the rifle quick to shoulder and cycle, though a few owners note that a lighter carbine can feel a bit muzzle-light compared to a full-length rifle version. The .45 LC chambering is a common favorite for its manageable recoil and classic cartridge feel.

On value, buyers appreciate that a factory-tuned action is available for those who want smoother function without doing the work themselves, and the aftermarket for 1873-style parts and grips is mature. The common complaint centers on needing a break-in period before the lever cycles as smoothly as owners expect from a premium reproduction.