Description
The Winchester Model 1873 earned its reputation the hard way, in the hands of cowboys, lawmen, and homesteaders, and Taylors & Company brings that legend back with a chambering that makes a lot more sense for today. In .357 Magnum, this rifle pulls double duty: run full-house magnum loads for hunting and serious work, or feed it .38 Special when you just want a relaxed afternoon of plinking without burning through your ammo budget. With 10+1 on tap from the full-length magazine tube, you get plenty of shots between reloads whether you are working steel or running a cowboy action stage.
Classic 1873 Looks, Built by Uberti
This one wears the details right. The 20-inch octagon barrel carries a deep blued finish that plays off the color case hardened frame, and the walnut stock is finished with a checkered pistol grip and matching checkered forend. That pistol grip profile is more than cosmetic. It gives your firing hand extra leverage to pull the rifle into your shoulder, which helps with control when you are cycling the lever fast. Manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylors & Company, the fit and finish reflect decades of experience building period-correct reproductions.
Shooting the Taylors 1873 in .357 Magnum
Sights are a traditional blade up front with a buckhorn rear, a setup that has been putting rounds on target for a century and a half. At around 7.6 pounds with a 39-inch overall length, the rifle carries a pleasant heft that soaks up recoil, and .357 Magnum out of a 20-inch barrel picks up a meaningful velocity bump over a revolver, making it a legitimate choice for deer and hogs at woods distances. The toggle-link action of the 1873 design is famously smooth once broken in, which is a big reason this platform still dominates cowboy action matches.
Whether you are getting into cowboy action shooting, want a lever gun that shares ammo with your .357 revolver, or simply appreciate a rifle with real character, this 1873 delivers the goods with looks that never go out of style.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 550175
- UPC: 839665002346
- Caliber: .357 Magnum (also accepts .38 Special)
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 10+1
- Barrel Length: 20" Octagon
- Overall Length: 38.87"
- Weight: Approx. 7.6 lbs
- Stock: Checkered Walnut Pistol Grip with Checkered Forend
- Frame Finish: Color Case Hardened
- Barrel Finish: Blued
- Sights: Blade Front, Buckhorn Rear
- Safety: Transfer Bar
- Hand: Right Hand
What’s Included
- Taylors & Company 1873 Rifle
- Owner's Manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Taylors 1873 shoot .38 Special as well as .357 Magnum?
Yes, and that is one of the best things about this rifle. Any firearm chambered in .357 Magnum will safely fire .38 Special, which costs less and recoils softer. A lot of owners run .38s for practice and cowboy action matches, then load .357 Magnum when it is time to hunt or reach out with more authority.
Who makes this rifle for Taylors & Company?
This 1873 is manufactured by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylors & Company out of Virginia. Uberti has been building reproductions of classic American lever guns and single actions for decades, and their 1873s are the standard in cowboy action circles for authenticity and smooth toggle-link operation.
Is the 1873 in .357 Magnum enough gun for deer hunting?
At woods ranges it certainly can be. A 20-inch barrel gives .357 Magnum a solid velocity gain over a handgun, and with a good heavy bullet like a 158 or 180 grain load, it handles deer and hogs well inside about 100 yards. The buckhorn and blade sights suit that kind of distance nicely.
What is the difference between the pistol grip stock and a straight stock 1873?
The straight stock is the more common original configuration, while this pistol grip version adds a curved grip with checkering on both the wrist and forend. The pistol grip gives your shooting hand more purchase and helps pull the rifle into your shoulder, which many find aids control during fast lever work. It comes down to feel and looks, and this setup has a distinctive sporting rifle character.





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