Description
There aren't many rifles that turn heads at the range like an 1873 pattern lever gun, and the TC73 takes that iconic profile somewhere new: 9mm Luger, fed from a 10 round tube magazine. Taylor's & Company builds this one entirely in the United States with 100% American made parts and finishing, which is a first for the brand and a big part of what makes this rifle special. The receiver wears genuine color case hardening, quenched one receiver at a time, not a printed imitation, and it sits between a deep blued 18 inch barrel and nicely figured American walnut on both the buttstock and forend.
Taylor Tuned Action, Straight from the Factory
Every TC73 ships with the Taylor Tuned treatment, which means polished and fully machined internals, an improved carrier block design, hardened screws, and a lightened trigger that breaks in the 3 to 4 pound range. Work the lever a few times and you'll see why folks talk about this action. It cycles the little 9mm case with a short, slick throw that feels broken in from the first box of ammo.
Why a TC73 in 9mm Makes Sense
Cheap, easy to find ammunition changes how much you'll shoot a lever gun. Recoil is next to nothing, so it's a blast for new shooters and all day plinking sessions, and the 18 inch barrel squeezes noticeably more velocity out of 9mm loads than any pistol will. The barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, and a suppressed pistol caliber lever action is about as quiet and pleasant as centerfire shooting gets. A white bead front sight pairs with a semi-buckhorn rear with a reversible notch plate, and a rubber butt pad rounds out the practical touches.
The Taylors TC73 in Hand
At 37.5 inches overall, it carries and points like the trim carbines that made this design famous. Fit and finish are where Taylor's has built its reputation, and this rifle shows it, from the wood to metal fit to the depth of the case colors. It's a heritage rifle you'll shoot a lot, not just admire in the safe.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taylor's & Company
- Model: TC73
- Manufacturer Part Number: LC1/240002
- UPC: 810012513166
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Action: Lever Action
- Capacity: 10+1 (tube magazine)
- Barrel Length: 18 in, threaded 5/8×24
- Barrel Finish: Blued Steel
- Receiver Finish: Color Case Hardened Steel
- Stock: American Walnut, fixed, with rubber butt pad
- Sights: White Bead Front, Semi-Buckhorn Rear with Reversible Notch Plate
- Overall Length: 37.5 in
- Length of Pull: 14 in
- Trigger Pull: Single trigger, approx. 3-4 lbs (Taylor Tuned)
- Country of Origin: 100% Made in the USA
What’s Included
- Taylor's & Company TC73 9mm lever action rifle
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the TC73 barrel threaded for a suppressor?
Yes, the 18 inch blued barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 from the factory. That pattern fits a wide range of common 9mm and multi-caliber suppressors, though depending on your can you may need a thread adapter since many pistol caliber suppressors ship with 1/2×28 mounts. Suppressed, this rifle is remarkably quiet thanks to the low pressure 9mm cartridge and long barrel.
Is the Taylors TC73 really made in the USA?
It is. Taylor's & Company builds the TC73 with 100% American made parts and finishing, right down to the screws, making it the first firearm the company has manufactured completely in the USA. That includes the true color case hardening on the receiver, which is done one receiver at a time rather than applied as a simulated finish.
What is the Taylor Tuned action on the TC73?
Every TC73 gets Taylor's in-house action work at the factory. That includes fully machined and polished internals, an improved carrier block design, hardened screws, and a lightened trigger pull in the 3 to 4 pound range. The result is one of the smoothest lever throws you'll find on a production gun without paying a gunsmith for custom tuning.
How many rounds does the TC73 hold and how does it feed?
The TC73 feeds from a traditional under-barrel tube magazine that holds 10 rounds, plus one in the chamber for 10+1 total. Taylor's redesigned the carrier system specifically to run the short, rimless 9mm case reliably through the 1873 style action. It loads through the classic side gate just like the original design.




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