The Taylors and Company 1873 Cattle Brand is a single-action .45 Colt revolver with a nickel-plated engraved steel finish and ivory synthetic grips. It is a reproduction of the classic 1873 Colt SA Army pattern, built for cowboy action shooting and collectors who want something dressed up beyond a plain blued model. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors and Company 
• Model Name: 1873 Cattle Brand 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11 inches 
• Weight: 2.4 lbs 
• Sights: Blade Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Ivory Synthetic 
• Finish: Nickel-Plated Engraved Steel 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

1. Single Action Mechanism: The hammer must be cocked manually before each shot, which is standard for the 1873 pattern and required for SASS/CAS competition. 
2. Nickel-Plated Engraved Finish: The engraving and nickel plate are the defining visual elements of this variant, and the nickel also provides better corrosion resistance than blued steel. 
3. Ivory Synthetic Grips: Provide a comfortable hold and a period-appropriate appearance. 
4. Blade/Notch Sights: Traditional configuration consistent with the original 1873 design. 
5. Weight: At 2.4 lbs it handles like a standard 1873 reproduction. 
    

Target Audience 

Primarily aimed at cowboy action shooters who want a fancier-looking competition revolver, and at collectors who appreciate engraved single-actions. Experienced shooters will be more at home with the single-action manual of arms. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Cowboy Action Shooting: Dimensionally correct for SASS competition. 
• Collection: The nickel engraving and ivory grips make it a display piece. 
• Historical Reenactments: Appropriate for Old West-themed events.

The Taylors 1873 Cattle Brand .45 Colt Nickel Ivory edition draws a consistent and fairly enthusiastic response.

The nickel engraving is the first thing owners mention. Most find it as attractive in person as in photos, and the ivory grips complement it well. This is clearly a gun people buy partly for how it looks.

On the practical side, owners report it functions reliably with standard .45 Colt ammunition and the action is smooth. Cowboy action shooters note it competes well at SASS matches. Some newer shooters mention that single-action recoil management takes some getting used to, though .45 Colt is not punishing in a 2.4 lb revolver.

Collectors treat this edition as a step up from plain production models. The engraving quality and nickel finish get mentioned as justifying the price premium over standard blued variants. Opinions on long-term collector value vary, but most owners seem satisfied with the purchase regardless.

The main practical limitation that comes up is the single-action requirement: you have to cock the hammer for every shot, which slows the rate of fire compared to double-action revolvers. For the intended use cases -- cowboy shooting and display -- this is a non-issue.