Description
There's something about a single-action six-gun that just feels right in the hand, and the Taylors & Company 1873 Cattleman nails that feeling. This one wears a factory antique finish over the entire revolver, frame, barrel, and cylinder, giving it the look of a well-traveled original without any of the wear-and-tear risks of buying an actual antique. Even the Navy-size walnut grips are aged to match, so the whole package looks period correct from any angle.
Built on the Cattleman's Forged Steel Frame
Underneath that weathered exterior is a new model forged steel frame, made in Italy by Uberti, the same shop trusted by cowboy action competitors around the world. Forging improves grain structure and strength compared to cast frames, which matters when you're feeding it full-power .357 Magnum loads. It also happily digests .38 Special, so you can run soft, affordable practice ammo all day and save the magnums for when you want a little more thump. The chambering makes this a smart pick for anyone who wants classic styling without hunting down .45 Colt on the shelf.
Shooting the 1873 Cattleman .357
The 4.75 inch barrel is the classic gunfighter length, quick out of a leather holster and well balanced at around 2.45 pounds. Sights are a fixed front blade with a rear frame notch, exactly what you'd expect on an 1873 pattern revolver, and the six-shot cylinder loads through the traditional gate. Cocking the hammer for each shot slows you down in the best way. This is a gun that rewards deliberate, enjoyable shooting.
Why This Cattleman Stands Out
Plenty of reproduction single actions look shiny and new. This one doesn't, and that's the whole point. Whether you're building a cowboy action rig, adding to a Western collection, or just want a range gun with real character, the antique-finished Cattleman delivers the vintage look with modern manufacturing behind it. Care for the finish the same way you would blued steel and it'll keep that broken-in look for decades.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: 555136
- UPC: 839665007754
- Caliber: .357 Magnum (also fires .38 Special)
- Action: Single Action
- Capacity: 6 Rounds
- Barrel Length: 4.75"
- Overall Length: 10.35"
- Weight: 2.45 lbs
- Frame: Forged Steel, New Model
- Finish: Antique (applied to frame, barrel, and cylinder)
- Grips: Aged Walnut, Navy Size
- Sights: Fixed Blade Front, Notched Rear
- Manufacturer: Uberti for Taylors & Company
What’s Included
- Taylors & Company 1873 Cattleman revolver
- Manufacturer's box
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I shoot .38 Special through the 1873 Cattleman .357 Magnum?
Yes. Any revolver chambered in .357 Magnum will also safely fire .38 Special, since it's the same bullet diameter in a slightly shorter case. A lot of Cattleman owners run .38s for cheap, soft-shooting practice and cowboy matches, then load .357 Magnum when they want more power.
Is the antique finish on this Cattleman actual wear, or is it applied at the factory?
It's a factory-applied finish, not real wear. Taylors applies the antique treatment to the entire revolver, and the walnut grips are aged to match, so the gun looks like a well-used original while being brand new mechanically. Maintain it the same way you'd care for blued steel and it will hold up fine.
Who makes the Taylors 1873 Cattleman?
The Cattleman line is manufactured in Italy by Uberti, which is owned by Beretta Holding and widely regarded as the top maker of Colt Single Action Army reproductions. Taylors & Company imports them and offers their own configurations and tuning options. Fit and finish on these Uberti-built guns is consistently strong.
Is this revolver a good choice for cowboy action shooting?
It's a natural fit. The forged steel frame gives it the strength for regular competition use, the 4.75 inch barrel clears leather quickly, and the .357 chambering lets you run light .38 Special loads that are popular in the sport. The traditional single-action manual of arms is exactly what cowboy matches are built around.




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