Description
Product Summary
Taylor’s & Company 1873 Cattleman Birdshead Single Action Revolver .45 Colt 3.5″ Barrel 6 Round Capacity Fixed Sights Walnut Checkered Grips Blued Finish
MANUFACTURER: Taylor’s & Company
FAMILY: 1873 Series
MODEL: 1873 Cattleman Birdshead
TYPE: Revolver
ACTION: Single Action
CALIBER/GAUGE: 45 Colt
FINISH: Blued
FINISH TYPE: Blued
FRAME: Steel Frame
STOCK/GRIPS: Walnut Checkered
Barrel: 3.5″
Overall Length: 9.05″
RATE-OF-TWIST: 1-in-16″
Capacity: 6
SIGHTS: Fixed Blade | Notch Rear
SIGHT TYPE: Fixed Sights
WEIGHT: 2.4 lbs.
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 2.95 lbs.
SAFETY FEATURES: Retractable Firing Pin
ADDL INFO: Blued Steel Triggerguard
ADDL INFO: Casehardened Frame
ADDL INFO: Taylor Tuned
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 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt’s Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day–and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today’s standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt’s single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
