The Taylor’s & Company 1873 Cattleman Birdshead in .45 Colt (MPN 550917) features the uniquely shaped birdshead grip for a compact belly-gun profile, giving cowboy-action shooters a distinctive addition to the Cattleman lineup. Taylor’s & Company builds this single-action revolver with a forged, case-hardened steel frame, blued 3.5-inch barrel with a 1-in-16-inch right-hand twist, and a smooth walnut birdshead grip. The half-fluted cylinder holds 6 rounds, and a retractable firing pin on the hammer serves as the safety. Among single-action revolvers in the revolvers category, the Birdshead Cattleman favors collectors who want a shorter, distinctively shaped grip on an 1873-pattern single-action.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Colt.
• Built as a single-action revolver.
• Features a 3.5-inch blued barrel with a 1-in-16-inch right-hand twist.
• Frame is case-hardened forged steel.
• Fitted with a smooth walnut birdshead grip.
• Cylinder is blued, half-fluted, holding 6 rounds.
• Uses a retractable firing pin on the hammer as its safety.
• Overall length is 9.05 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is distinctive about the birdshead grip? Its uniquely shaped, compact belly-gun profile compared to a standard plow-handle grip.

How long is the barrel? 3.5 inches, shorter than the standard Cattleman barrel lengths.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1873 Cattleman Birdshead .45 Colt

A compact, distinctively gripped 1873-pattern single-action is exactly what the Birdshead Cattleman delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.