The Taylors & Company 1873 Cattle Brand is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt, built on the classic 1873 SAA pattern. The steel frame has a color case hardened finish; the barrel is blued. Imitation stag grips and a blade front sight complete the period look. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model: 1873 Cattle Brand 
• UPC: 839665000359 
• Caliber: .45 COLT (LC) 
• Action Type: Single Action (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Overall Length: 10.25 inches 
• Weight: 2.4 lbs (37.60 oz) 
• Finish: Blued barrel with Color Case Hardened frame 
   

Detailed Features 

The single-action mechanism requires cocking the hammer for each shot, giving a clean break that works well for deliberate aimed fire. Imitation stag grips are ergonomically shaped and add visual contrast to the blued/case-hardened metalwork. The fixed blade front sight is simple but functional for the ranges where .45 LC is typically shot. Steel construction throughout gives the gun a solid feel and genuine weight.

Discussions about the Taylors 1873 Cattle Brand .45 LC revolver mix appreciation for the aesthetics with honest performance notes.

The case-hardened frame and blued barrel get consistent praise. Buyers say it looks like a genuine period piece, not a movie prop. For collectors, that authenticity matters.

Shooters report smooth action and solid reliability. The .45 LC caliber is popular for its manageable recoil relative to its stopping power, and owners who use it in cowboy action shooting appreciate the flexibility to load lighter target rounds.

Weight at 37.60 oz is the main practical concern. Extended holster carry is tiring and the gun is clearly designed for range use or belt carry rather than all-day carry. Shooters with smaller hands sometimes note the grip could be better scaled.

Quality control comes up occasionally. Most units are well-finished, but a few reviews mention minor fit-and-finish variation. Nothing structural, mostly cosmetic.