The Taylor’s & Company 1873 Compact Carbine rifle in .45 Colt (brand part no. 550012) is a shortened take on the classic 1873-pattern lever gun, built around a 16.125-inch barrel for a handy, fast-pointing Old West-style carbine. Taylor’s & Company feeds the rifle from a 9-round tubular magazine, giving shooters a compact, historically styled lever gun for close-range Cowboy Action work. Among lever-action rifles, the Compact Carbine favors Cowboy Action shooters who want a shorter, handier 1873-pattern rifle.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Colt.
• Operates as a lever-action rifle on the 1873-pattern platform.
• Features a compact 16.125-inch barrel.
• Feeds from a 9-round tubular magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose a compact carbine over a full-length 1873 rifle? The shorter 16.125-inch barrel makes it handier and faster-pointing for close-range Cowboy Action stages.

What is the magazine capacity? 9 rounds of .45 Colt.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1873 Compact Carbine Rifle

A shorter, handier 1873-pattern lever gun is exactly what the Compact Carbine delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.