The Taylor's & Co. 1873 Heritage is a lever-action rifle chambered in .357 Magnum. It has a walnut fixed pistol grip stock, a 20-inch octagonal barrel, and a steel receiver with a brown wood and silver barrel finish. Sights are blade front and buckhorn rear. The .357 Magnum chambering also accepts .38 Special. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1873 
• Caliber: .357 MAG 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Capacity: 10+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 20 inches 
• Overall Length: 38.87 inches 
• Weight: 7.59 lbs 
• Finish: Brown (Wood), Silver (Barrel) 
• Sights: Blade Front & Buckhorn Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The octagonal 20-inch barrel is a half-inch longer than the 18-inch Trapper variant, which adds a small velocity advantage and contributes to the traditional silhouette. The lever cycles reliably and the 10+1 capacity is standard for this format. The buckhorn rear sight provides quick target acquisition without requiring any optic mount. The walnut stock is a fixed pistol grip design, straightforward, period-appropriate, and comfortable for most shooters. 
 

Target Audience 

Cowboy action shooters, hunters looking for a compact .357 Magnum lever rifle, and collectors who want a functional 1873-pattern piece with the traditional octagonal barrel look. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

1. Hunting: The .357 Magnum round is adequate for deer and smaller game at reasonable ranges, and the 20-inch barrel extracts reasonable velocity from the cartridge. 
2. Target Shooting: Easy to run at range distances; .38 Special loaded at reduced cost makes practice affordable. 
3. Collecting: The octagonal barrel, walnut stock, and 1873 pattern make it a display-worthy firearm that also functions.

Owners of the Taylor's Heritage 1873 in .357 Magnum with the octagonal barrel tend to be a satisfied group, with a few recurring observations.

The octagonal barrel and walnut stock combination is the main draw. Owners consistently describe the fit and finish as good for the price, and the period-correct look is exactly what they wanted. Action smoothness is a regular point of praise. The lever runs cleanly and feeding is reliable with both .357 Magnum and .38 Special.

The .38 Special compatibility comes up often in positive context. Shooters who use the rifle for regular practice appreciate being able to run lower-cost .38 Spl loads and reserve .357 Magnum for hunting or self-defense purposes.

Weight (7.59 lbs) gets a mild mention occasionally from shooters expecting something lighter, but it is not a common complaint. A minority of owners prefer more modern features and note the traditional design as a limitation rather than a strength. But those buyers are self-selecting against this type of rifle.

Overall sentiment is positive, particularly among cowboy action shooters and collectors who specifically wanted the octagonal barrel variant.