The Taylor’s & Company 1873 Cattleman in .44 Remington Magnum (MPN 550428) is a classic western six-shot single-action revolver, forged for better grain structure and strength that holds up to extended competitive shooting. Taylor’s & Company finishes the 6-inch barrel and cylinder in blued steel and fits the revolver with a walnut Army-size grip for a classic period-correct feel. The forged frame keeps this Cattleman built to the same high manufacturing standard as the rest of the line. Among Old West reproductions in the revolvers category, the 1873 Cattleman favors shooters who want the classic single-action profile paired with the extra power of .44 Magnum.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .44 Remington Magnum.
• Built on a forged steel frame for extra strength.
• Features a 6-inch blued barrel and matching cylinder.
• Fitted with a walnut Army-size grip.
• Holds 6 rounds in the cylinder.
• Uses blade front, notched rear sight.
• The trigger action is single action.
• The barrel measures 6 inches.
• Like other modern-production single-action reproductions, the firing pin is a separate spring-loaded part mounted in the frame rather than fixed to the hammer, letting every chamber be loaded safely instead of requiring an empty chamber under the hammer as with an original period design.
• Loads and unloads one round at a time through a loading gate on the right side of the frame, with a spring-loaded ejector rod for pushing out spent cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the frame forged? Forging gives better grain structure and strength, which extends the revolver’s service life under heavy use.

What cartridge does this revolver use? .44 Remington Magnum.

Does this revolver have a modern safety feature? Yes. Its firing pin is a separate spring-loaded part in the frame, letting every chamber be safely loaded rather than requiring an empty chamber under the hammer as with an original-pattern single action.

Buy the Taylor’s 1873 Cattleman .44 Rem Mag

The classic single-action profile paired with the extra power of .44 Magnum is exactly what this Cattleman delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.