The Taylors and Company Smoke Wagon Deluxe is a .45 Colt single-action revolver with a 5.5-inch barrel, 6-round capacity, and Taylor polished blued finish on barrel and cylinder. The frame has a Taylor polished color case hardened steel finish, and the checkered walnut grips set it apart from standard production revolvers. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors and Company 
• Model Name: Smoke Wagon Deluxe 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: Single Action (SAO) 
• Capacity: 6 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Overall Length: 11.5 inches 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs (40.8 oz) 
• Sights: Blade Front 
• Grip Material: Checkered Walnut 
• Finish: 
  • Barrel: Taylor Polished Blued 
  • Cylinder: Taylor Polished Blued 
  • Frame: Taylor Polished Color Case Hardened Steel 
     

Detailed Features 

 
The single-action mechanism requires the hammer to be manually cocked before each shot, which gives shooters precise control over their fire. The Taylor polished bluing on barrel and cylinder produces a deep, reflective finish that holds up to handling. The color case hardened frame has the variegated finish that characterized quality revolvers of the original era. Checkered walnut grips provide a secure hold and genuine material quality rather than synthetic alternatives. The fixed blade front sight is straightforward for fast acquisition at close-to-medium distances. 
 

Target Audience 

• Cowboy action shooters who need a historically accurate, competition-ready .45 Colt revolver 
• Collectors drawn to period-correct finishes and high-quality fit 
• Shooters who want a functional range piece that also looks good on display 
   

Usage Scenarios 

1. Cowboy action shooting competitions where authenticity and smooth function both matter 
2. Recreational range use and informal target shooting 
3. Collection display piece with a finish quality above entry-level

The Smoke Wagon Deluxe draws consistent appreciation for its craftsmanship and finish quality. The combination of polished bluing and color case hardened steel is specifically called out by multiple owners as being above average for production revolvers at this price point. Performance with .45 Colt ammunition is generally praised: reliable function and good accuracy are common themes. The action receives positive marks for smoothness. The main practical concern that comes up in reviews is weight and size -- at 2.5 lbs and 11.5 inches, it is not a carry revolver for most, and owners acknowledge that. Finding compatible holsters is another minor friction point occasionally mentioned. Overall the sentiment is that it is a solid, attractive revolver well suited to cowboy action shooting and collection use, with limitations that match the category.