The Taylor’s 1873 lever rifle in .45 Colt is a full-length reproduction of the Winchester that became an immediate favorite with civilians (Taylor’s & Company part no. 550166). It has a 24.25-inch octagonal barrel in blued steel, a case-hardened frame and a smooth walnut straight-grip stock and forend. The long barrel and magazine hold 13 rounds, a practical capacity for hunting and cowboy-style matches. Dovetailed blade and buckhorn sights keep the traditional look, and the single trigger is simple and clean. It is a handsome entry among lever action rifles for anyone who wants the classic 1873 profile.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45 Colt, a classic cartridge with plenty of power for a lever gun.
• Magazine capacity is 13 rounds, a generous count thanks to the long barrel and magazine tube.
• The barrel is a 24.25-inch octagonal barrel in blued steel, which adds sight radius and a steady swing.
• The action is a lever action with a traditional hammer and a single trigger.
• The frame and triggerguard are case-hardened steel, and the buttplate is blued steel.
• The stock and forend are smooth walnut in a straight-grip design.
• Sights are a dovetailed blade front and a dovetailed buckhorn rear.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-16 inches with a 0.442-inch bore and six grooves.
• Overall length is 43.25 inches, in keeping with the long octagonal barrel.
• Weight is 8.2 pounds, which steadies the rifle for longer shots.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does this 1873 hold? The magazine holds 13 rounds of .45 Colt.

How long is the barrel and the rifle overall? The octagonal barrel is 24.25 inches long and the rifle measures 43.25 inches overall.

Is the finish blued or case-hardened? Both. The barrel and buttplate are blued steel, while the frame and triggerguard are case-hardened steel.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1873 Lever Rifle in .45 Colt

The 1873 was the first lever action sold with a wide range of options, and this version keeps the full-length look with a case-hardened frame and walnut furniture. Its 13-round capacity and octagonal barrel make it equally suited to the range and the hunting field. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.