The Taylor's & Company TC73 1873 is a lever-action carbine chambered in 9mm Luger with an 18-inch threaded barrel and a 10+1 capacity. It has a blued metal finish and a walnut stock, drawing on the 1873 lever-action pattern. The threaded muzzle and 9mm chambering make it compatible with common handgun ammunition and muzzle devices. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylor's & Company 
• Model: TC73 1873 
• Caliber: 9mm Luger 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 
• Barrel Length: 18 in 
• Color/Finish: Blued / Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

• 18-inch threaded barrel for muzzle device use 
• Blued metal finish paired with walnut stock 
• 10+1 capacity in 9mm Luger 
• Lever-action platform based on the 1873 pattern

Owners of the TC73 1873 in 9mm Luger often cite the fun factor of a lever-action carbine in a common pistol caliber. The ability to share ammunition with 9mm handguns is a practical draw, and the 10+1 capacity is considered reasonable for a tube-magazine lever gun.

The blued and walnut combination gets consistent praise for its classic look. Some buyers note the walnut finish varies in quality from piece to piece. The threaded barrel is a welcome addition for those who want to run a suppressor, though the lever-action cycling on a suppressed 9mm can feel deliberate compared to a semi-auto platform.

The TC73 tends to attract buyers who want something different from the standard pistol-caliber carbine market. A few owners find the lever-action slower in use than they anticipated, while others consider that exactly the point. Build quality opinions are split, with some finding fit and finish on par with the price and others expecting more.