The Taylor’s & Company 1873 Cattleman Birdshead in .357 Magnum, which also fires .38 Special (MPN 550918), features the uniquely shaped birdshead grip for a compact belly-gun profile that stands out from the standard Cattleman lineup. Taylor’s & Company builds this single-action revolver with a forged, case-hardened steel frame, blued 4.75-inch barrel with a 1-in-18.75-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 distinctively shaped grip on a versatile magnum-capable single-action.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .357 Magnum, which also fires .38 Special.
• Built as a single-action revolver.
• Features a 4.75-inch blued barrel with a 1-in-18.75-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 10.3 inches.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this revolver fire .38 Special? Yes, .357 Magnum revolvers also chamber .38 Special.

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

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1873 Cattleman Birdshead .357 Magnum

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