The Taylors & Company 1873 Gunfighter is a single-action .45 Colt revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel and 6-round cylinder. The color case-hardened frame and Taylor Polished Blued cylinder give it the period-correct finish expected from a quality 1873-pattern revolver. At 39.20 oz and 10.30 inches overall it fits the standard full-size SAO format. 
 

Key Specifications 

• SKU: 1794004721 
• UPC: 839665000960 
• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model Name: 1873 Gunfighter 
• Caliber: 45 Colt (LC) 
• Action Type: Single Action Only (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Weight: 39.20 oz (approximately 2.45 lbs) 
• Sights: Fixed Front, Notched Rear 
• Grip Material: Walnut Army Size Standard Grip 
• Hammer Style: Exposed 
• Frame Finish: Taylor Polished Color Case Hardened Steel 
• Cylinder Finish: Taylor Polished Blued 
• Overall Length (OAL): 10.30 inches 
   

Detailed Features 

The Taylor Polished treatment on both the case-hardened frame and the blued cylinder adds a level of finish quality above standard 1873 clones. The single-action mechanism gives a consistent trigger pull with each manually cocked shot, which suits the deliberate shooting rhythm of cowboy action competition. The walnut Army-size grip has proportions that fit standard adult hands well. Fixed front and notched rear sights work at typical SAO shooting distances.

Owners of the Taylors & Co 1873 Gunfighter .45 LC consistently praise the finish quality. The Taylor Polished color case-hardened frame and blued cylinder look noticeably better than lower-cost 1873 reproductions, and that comes up in nearly every positive review. Performance at the range is broadly good: smooth action, manageable .45 Colt recoil, and accurate at cowboy action distances.

Build quality and feel get positive marks. Most owners describe the gun as solid in hand. The historical 1873 design is part of the appeal for many buyers, and it shows in how people write about it. Aftermarket customization (grips, holsters) comes up in community discussions as a common next step. Price is noted as reasonable for the finish quality relative to comparable 1873 revolvers, though higher than entry-level clones.