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Plenty of single actions look the part. The Smoke Wagon from Taylors & Company is one of the few built to run hard while doing it. Made by Uberti to Taylor's specs, this second-generation, stagecoach-style revolver keeps the classic 1873 lines but reworks the details that matter when you're cocking and firing on the clock. The hammer sits lower than a standard Cattleman, so your thumb reaches it quicker between shots, and the widened front blade and rear notch give your eye a sight picture that settles fast instead of making you hunt for a skinny sliver of steel.
The grip is where a lot of folks fall in love with this one. It's a Navy-size checkered walnut grip with a thinner profile than the usual Army-style stocks, which gives you a consistent, precise hold shot after shot. That grip design earned the Smoke Wagon a loyal following among cowboy action competitors, but it's just as welcome on a casual Saturday at the range. The forged steel frame wears genuine color case hardening with the kind of swirling blues and browns you'd expect on guns costing quite a bit more, set off against a deep blued 5.5 inch barrel and cylinder. It's a genuinely handsome revolver.
The six-shot cylinder is chambered in .357 Magnum, which means it also digests .38 Special. That's a big deal for anyone shooting regularly. Load soft .38 cowboy loads for matches and plinking, then step up to full-house magnums when you want the smoke and thunder. At around 2.5 pounds with an 11.1 inch overall length, the 5.5 inch barrel hits a sweet spot of balance and sight radius that made it one of the most popular configurations in the whole Smoke Wagon line.
Whether you're getting into cowboy action shooting, adding a proper single action to the collection, or just want a wheelgun that begs to be shot, the Smoke Wagon delivers the old-west character with modern manners. It's the kind of revolver that gets passed around at the range with a lot of grinning.
Yes. Since it's chambered in .357 Magnum, it safely fires .38 Special as well. A lot of owners run light .38 cowboy loads for matches and practice, then switch to .357 Magnum when they want more punch. It makes range time cheaper and a lot easier on the hands.
The Smoke Wagon is built on the same 1873 pattern but tweaked for faster shooting. It has a lower-sitting hammer for quicker thumb cocking, a wider front blade and rear notch for faster sight acquisition, and a thinner checkered Navy-size walnut grip for better control. Those changes are why it's such a favorite in cowboy action circles.
No, this is the standard Smoke Wagon, model 550811. The Taylor Tuned Deluxe version is a separate model that adds hand-polished action work and custom springs from Taylor's gunsmiths. That said, the standard model is well regarded for having a smooth action right out of the box.
The Smoke Wagon is manufactured by Uberti in Italy to Taylor's & Company specifications, and it's sold exclusively through Taylor's. Uberti has a long-standing reputation for quality reproductions of classic American single actions, so the fit, finish, and case hardening on these are consistently impressive.
| UPC | 839665004739 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 550811 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Finish | Blued |
| Barrel Length | 5.5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .357 Magnum |
| Capacity | 6 |
| Sights | Blade Front, Notched Rear |
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