The Uberti 1873 Cattleman Bisley NM is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Colt. It has a 5.5-inch barrel, case-hardened finish, and two-piece walnut bisley target-style grip. Capacity is 6 rounds and it weighs 2.5 lbs. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1873 Cattleman Bisley NM 
• Caliber: .45 COLT 
• Action: Single Action 
• Capacity: 6 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches 
• Weight: 2.5 lbs. 
• Sights: Open Notch 
• Finish: Case Hardened 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The case-hardened finish gives the frame a mottled color pattern that's typical of historically correct single-action revolvers and holds up to normal use. Open notch sights are period-correct and work well at the distances this gun is typically used. The bisley grip shape sits lower in the hand than a standard plow-handle grip, which many shooters find reduces felt recoil and muzzle flip during rapid fire. The 5.5-inch barrel is the standard length for cowboy action competitors.

The Uberti 1873 Cattleman Bisley in .45 Colt gets strong marks from cowboy action shooters and collectors. The case-hardened finish is a consistent highlight. The coloring and quality of the finish are considered good for an import in this price range. Action smoothness is praised, and most owners find it runs reliably with standard .45 Colt loads.

The bisley grip is a genuine point of preference; shooters coming from standard grip SAA revolvers sometimes take time to adjust, while those who favor the bisley shape consider it the main reason to choose this model over the standard Cattleman.

Value discussions note it falls in a middle tier, more than budget imports but less than custom American-made SAA clones. Occasional quality control complaints about specific batches surface, but these appear to be exceptions rather than a pattern.