The Taylors and Company 1873 Cattleman Birdshead is a .45 Colt single-action revolver distinguished by its birdshead-profile walnut grip. The birdshead shape fills the hand differently than a standard straight grip, sitting higher in the palm and changing the angle of the gun on recoil. At 2.45 lbs with a 4.75-inch barrel and 10.31 inches overall, it's a standard-size SAO revolver with an atypical grip style. Finish is blued barrel and cylinder with case-hardened frame. Capacity is 6 rounds. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors and Company 
• Model Name: 1873 Cattleman Birdshead 
• Caliber: .45 Colt LC 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Overall Length: 10.31 inches 
• Weight: 2.45 lbs (approximately) 
• Sights: Blade Front, Notched Rear 
• Grip Type: Birdshead Walnut 
• Finish: Blued Barrel and Cylinder, Case Hardened Frame 
• Condition: New in Box 
   

Detailed Features 

The single-action mechanism requires manual hammer cocking before each shot. The birdshead grip is the defining feature -- it changes how the gun points and how recoil is managed compared to a traditional straight grip. Some shooters find it more instinctive for pointing; others prefer the conventional Cattleman grip. The case-hardened frame provides visual contrast to the blued barrel and cylinder. 
 

Target Audience 

Cowboy action shooters interested in the birdshead configuration, collectors who want a period-styled SAO revolver with a distinctive grip, and range shooters who shoot .45 Colt in a traditional format. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

Cowboy action shooting, .45 Colt range use, and display or collection.

Feedback on the 1873 Cattleman Birdshead focuses heavily on the grip style. Shooters who specifically sought out the birdshead profile generally report satisfaction -- the shape fits their hand well and they find the pointing angle natural. Taylors' craftsmanship and material quality get consistent positive comments.

Accuracy and reliability are both reported as solid. Users describe the action as smooth and the .45 Colt round as manageable in this size gun.

Some reviews note concerns about weight and size relative to people who wanted something lighter or smaller for carry -- which is a reasonable observation given the SAO format isn't optimized for concealed carry in the first place. The single-action mechanism comes up in self-defense contexts too, with some users acknowledging it's not the fastest action type for that use.

Overall, the consensus positions the Birdshead as a range and collection piece. Users who bought it for cowboy action shooting or as a display gun tend to be satisfied; those evaluating it primarily for defense use are more equivocal about the SAO format.