Description
Product Summary
Taylors & Company 1873 Cattleman Single Action Only Revolver .45 Colt 3.5″ Barrel 6 Round Capacity Ivory White Birdshead Synthetic Grips Nickel-Plated Steel Finish
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: nickel forged steel frame, nickel finish parts, and fixed front sight blade with rear sight frame notch.
BrandTaylors & Company
CategoryRevolvers
SeriesCattleman
Caliber45 Colt (LC)
Barrel Length Range3″ to 3.99″
Model1873
Capacity6rd
ActionSAO
Frame FinishNickel-Plated
Oal9.05″
Frame MaterialSteel
SightsBlade Front, Notched Rear
Barrel FinishNickel-Plated
GripsIvory Birdshead Synthetic
Cylinder MaterialSteel
Cylinder FinishNickel-Plated
Barrel DescriptionRound
Barrel Length3.50″
Max Capacity6
Weight2.35 lbs
Frame DescriptionNickel-Plated Steel
Hammer StyleExposed
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
