The Taylors and Company 1873 Cattleman is a single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, built on the classic 1873 pattern that defined the Old West. It works just as well for cowboy action shooting as it does sitting in a collection. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 2024006828 
• UPC: 810012511827 
• Brand: Taylors and Company 
• Model Name: 1873 Cattleman 
• Caliber: .357 Mag 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Overall Length: 10.25 inches 
• Weight: 2.35 lbs 
• Sights: Blade Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Imitation Stag 
• Finish Type: 
  • Barrel: Blued 
  • Cylinder: Blued 
  • Frame: Color Case Hardened Steel 
     

Detailed Features 

 
The exposed hammer gives you full control over each shot, and the blade-front/notch-rear sight combo is straightforward to use. The color case-hardened frame is the visual highlight of this gun — the mottled colors come from the traditional hardening process and hold up well to regular use. 
 
At 2.35 lbs it balances easily in hand. The imitation stag grip fits the period aesthetic and provides a secure hold without being slippery. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

 
Cowboy action shooters will appreciate the quick-draw geometry and .357 Mag chambering, which also accepts .38 Special for lighter practice loads. It's equally at home in a display case for anyone who collects historical-pattern firearms.

The 1873 Cattleman in case-hardened finish draws a pretty consistent response from owners: they like the looks and the feel, with some caveats about the single-action format.

The case-hardened frame is the main talking point. People who care about traditional aesthetics find the mottled finish hard to pass up, and the blued barrel and cylinder complement it well. Build quality feedback is generally positive — it feels solid, not hollow, which matters in a gun at this price tier.

Shooting performance earns good marks. The .357 Mag chambering lets owners run .38 Special for cheap practice and step up to full-power loads when they want. Accuracy is reported as solid for the intended use cases.

The single-action mechanism splits opinions. Cowboy action shooters embrace it; others find the hammer-cocking requirement a drawback for anything faster-paced. Ergonomics opinions vary a bit too — most find it comfortable for range sessions, though extended shooting with full-power .357 loads can fatigue some shooters.

Value relative to price comes up frequently, and the consensus leans positive. For a historically styled revolver with a color case-hardened frame, most owners consider it reasonably priced compared to similar options.