The Taylors & Company Short Stroke Smoke Wagon is a single-action .45 Colt revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and a polished blued finish with color case hardened frame. Weight is 35.20 oz (approximately 2.2 lbs). It has a blade front sight and notched rear sight. The checkered walnut grip is standard. The short stroke action reduces hammer travel distance for faster cycling, which benefits cowboy action competition. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model Name: Short Stroke Smoke Wagon 
• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action Type: Single Action (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.75 inches 
• Weight: 35.20 oz (approximately 2.2 lbs) 
• Finish: Taylor Polished Blued with Color Case Hardened Frame 
• Sights: Blade Front / Notched Rear 
• Grip: Checkered Walnut 
   

Detailed Features 

The Smoke Wagon is Taylor's version of the 1873 Colt SAA pattern, with the short stroke modification applied. The polished blued barrel and cylinder contrast with the case hardened frame, a two-tone finish that closely mirrors period-correct 1870s-1880s production revolvers. The 4.75-inch barrel length is the "Artillery" configuration, popular in SASS and cowboy action circles. The short stroke reduces split times in competition. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Cowboy Action Shooting: Built for SASS-format events; the 4.75-inch barrel and short stroke trigger are competition-oriented choices. 
• Collecting: The polished finish and case hardening give it display value above standard production revolvers. 
• Range Use: .45 Colt at standard pressure is pleasant to shoot in a 35 oz revolver.

The Taylors & Co Smoke Wagon in .45 LC gets mostly positive feedback, consistent with what buyers expect from a competition-tuned single-action revolver.

Craftsmanship is the most praised aspect. The polished blued cylinder and barrel alongside the case hardened frame are consistently described as attractive and well-finished. The short stroke modification is appreciated by cowboy action shooters who notice the improvement in cycling speed during timed stages.

Practical feedback covers a few areas. The SAO action means cocking the hammer for every shot, which is a learning curve for shooters used to double-action revolvers. Most buyers who purchase this gun understand and accept that. Weight at 35.20 oz is standard for a steel-framed 1873, and while noticeable during long matches, most competitors carry two at a time which normalizes it. Some owners describe the revolver as both a working competition gun and a collectible piece.