The Taylors & Company 1873 Gunfighter is a single-action .45 Colt revolver with a 5.5" barrel, 6-round capacity, color case-hardened frame, and blued cylinder. The walnut army-sized grip and blade front/notched rear sights follow the traditional 1873 pattern. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model Name: 1873 Gunfighter 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5" 
• Overall Length: 11.1" 
• Weight: 36 oz (2.25 lbs) 
• Sights: Blade Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip Type: Walnut Army Size 
• Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel 
• Cylinder Finish: Blued 
   

Detailed Features 

The color case-hardened frame has the mottled blue-grey-brown appearance associated with traditional 1873 revolvers. The blued cylinder complements it well. At 36 oz and 11.1" overall, it's lighter than the engraved Cattleman variant. Single-action operation requires cocking the hammer before each shot, which is standard for this pattern and a requirement in most cowboy-action shooting divisions. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

The 1873 Gunfighter is built for cowboy-action shooting competitions, where the classic aesthetics and SAO mechanism are both required and appreciated. It also suits collectors interested in the traditional case-hardened finish. The .45 Colt cartridge provides adequate stopping power for defensive use, though the single-action mechanism is slower to deploy than DA alternatives.

Feedback on the Taylors & Co. 1873 Gunfighter focuses on build quality and fit-and-finish, which owners consistently rate well. The case-hardened frame and blued cylinder combination gets praise for authenticity. It looks like what it's meant to represent.

Shooting performance draws positive comments for consistency and manageable recoil. Accuracy at range distances used in cowboy-action competition is generally reported as good. Ergonomic fit is described as comfortable for most hand sizes, though not universal. The revolver is considered good value given its construction quality, and it's recommended by owners both for competition use and general collecting.