Description
Product Summary
The Birdshead Cattleman features the uniquely shaped birdshead grip on a new model forged frame. With its small “belly-gun” look the Birdshead model is a great addition to any collection. Features: case-hardened forged steel frame, blued finish parts, and fixed front sight blade with rear sight frame notch.
BrandTaylors and Company
CategoryRevolvers
Caliber357 Mag
Model1873
SeriesCattleman Birdshead
ActionSAO
SightsBlade Front, Notched Rear
Capacity6
Cylinder FinishBlued
Frame DescriptionCase Hardened
GripsWalnut
Hammer StyleExposed
Oal10.30″
Weight2.45 lbs
Barrel DescriptionRound
Barrel FinishBlued
Barrel Length4.75″
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first “magnum” handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world’s most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
