The Taylor’s & Company 1873 Compact Carbine in .45 Colt is a lever-action rifle built by Uberti on the classic 1873 pattern (brand part no. 550012). Taylor’s & Company gives it a 16-1/8-inch round barrel, a carbine-style walnut buttstock and forend, and blued finish parts. Capacity is nine rounds. With a 35-inch overall length it handles quickly, which makes it a natural for cowboy action, ranch use and fans of old west lever guns.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, a classic cartridge for lever guns and single actions.
• Capacity is 9 rounds, so the carbine carries plenty for a day on the range.
• The barrel measures 16-1/8 inches in a round contour with a blued finish.
• The action is lever action, with a traditional firing pin.
• The rifling is a right-hand 1:16 twist with six grooves.
• The stock and forend are walnut, with a blued steel buttplate.
• Overall length is 35 inches, a compact size for a lever gun.

Frequently Asked Questions

What barrel length does the compact carbine have? Taylor’s lists a 16-1/8-inch round barrel.

How many rounds does it hold? Taylor’s lists a capacity of nine rounds.

What are the sights? A fixed blade front sight on the front barrel band and a dovetail ladder rear sight.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1873 Compact Carbine, .45 Colt, 16-1/8-Inch Barrel, 9-Round

This compact 1873 carbine gives you a short barrel, walnut furniture and a traditional lever action in .45 Colt. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL. Browse more lever action rifles.