The 1873 Cattleman Short Stroke is a single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum and .38 Special, built by Uberti in the tradition of the original 1873 Colt pattern. It has a 4.75-inch barrel, blue finish, one-piece checkered walnut grip, and a 6-shot fluted cylinder with a 1:18.75 RH twist rate. The short stroke action reduces hammer travel distance, which lets experienced shooters cycle it faster than a standard single-action.
Key Specifications
- Model: 1873 Cattleman Short Stroke
- Caliber: .357 Mag - .38 Special
- Action: Single Action
- Barrel Length: 4.75 inches
- Finish: Blue
- Cylinder Capacity: 6 shots (fluted)
- Twist Rate: 1:18.75 RH
- Sights: EasyView
- Grip Material: One-piece checkered walnut
Detailed Features
The blue finish has a traditional look and holds up reasonably well, though it requires more maintenance than stainless to resist rust. The checkered walnut grip fills the hand well and provides reliable purchase during the single-action's sharp recoil cycle with .357 Magnum loads. The fluted cylinder trims a bit of weight compared to an unfluted design without affecting capacity or strength.
The EasyView sights offer better visibility than the narrow blade-and-groove arrangement on period-correct reproductions, which is a practical upgrade for target shooting. The 4.75-inch barrel is a common cowboy action length, long enough for decent accuracy, short enough to clear a holster quickly.