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The birdshead grip has been a favorite of folks who wanted a big-bore sixgun in a smaller package since the 1800s, and Taylor's & Company brings that classic belly gun profile back with this 1873 Cattleman. The rounded grip frame tucks in close and points naturally, and paired with the 3.5 inch barrel it makes for one of the handiest single actions you'll find. Built by Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylor's, it carries the fit and finish that has made this partnership the go-to source for Single Action Army reproductions.
The frame is forged steel, not cast, which gives it better grain structure and strength, then dressed in traditional case hardened colors that give every gun its own one-of-a-kind swirl pattern. The barrel, backstrap, and half-fluted cylinder wear a deep blued finish that plays off the case colors nicely, and the smooth walnut birdshead grip rounds out the period-correct look. Sights are a fixed front blade with a rear frame notch, exactly how Colt did it in 1873. The .45 Colt chambering is the natural pairing here, the same cartridge the original was designed around, and it remains a favorite for cowboy action matches and casual range days alike.
Running a single action is half the fun of owning one. Thumb the hammer back, hear those classic clicks, and squeeze off a round of .45 Colt with that easygoing shove big-bore cowboy loads are known for. The short barrel and rounded grip make it quick to clear leather, and the six-shot cylinder with 1:16 right-hand twist rifling handles standard lead and jacketed loads without complaint. Whether you're rounding out a Western collection, looking for a trail companion with some history behind it, or just want a sixgun that feels like it walked out of 1880s Texas, this Cattleman delivers the goods with modern manufacturing quality behind every part.
This revolver is manufactured by A. Uberti in Italy and imported by Taylor's & Company out of Virginia. Uberti has been building Single Action Army reproductions for decades and is widely regarded as one of the best in the business. Taylor's handles the importing, spec selection, and support on this side of the pond.
A birdshead grip is a rounded, compact grip frame shape that dates back to the 1800s, when gunsmiths modified full-size single actions into shorter belly guns. It shortens the overall footprint and points very naturally in the hand. Combined with the 3.5 inch barrel, it makes this Cattleman noticeably handier than a standard plow-handle SAA.
Yes, it runs standard pressure .45 Colt loads, which covers everything from soft-recoiling cowboy action ammo to typical factory defensive and hunting loads. Steer clear of the hot +P style loads intended only for Ruger Blackhawks and similar heavy-frame guns. Stick to standard SAAMI-spec ammunition and this forged-frame sixgun will serve you well.
It sure does. The forged frame, traditional lockwork, and period-correct fixed sights make it right at home at SASS-style matches, and the short barrel clears leather quickly. Plenty of competitors run birdshead models as a main match gun or a fun side match piece.
| UPC | 839665001134 |
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| Manufacturer Part Number | 550917 |
| Shipping Weight | 3.2 |
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