The Taylor’s & Company 1873 Rifle in .45 Long Colt (brand part no. 550180) reproduces the lever action that followed the popular 1866, built around a compact 18-inch octagon barrel with a classic straight stock. Taylor’s & Company pairs the straight-stock model with a smooth walnut buttstock and forend, staying true to one of the earliest 1873 configurations offered. The shortened barrel gives faster handling than the standard-length 1873 while retaining the same proven lever action. Among lever action rifles, this 1873 favors shooters who want the classic straight-stock configuration in a shorter, faster-handling package.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45 Long Colt.
• Features a compact 18-inch octagon barrel.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 10+1 capacity.
• Frame is finished in case hardening.
• Built with a smooth walnut straight stock and forend.
• Ships at approximately 10 pounds.
• Reproduces the classic 1873 straight-stock configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a straight-stock model? It uses a smooth walnut straight buttstock and forend, one of the earliest 1873 configurations.

What is the barrel length? A compact 18 inches for faster handling.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1873 Rifle, Straight Stock

The classic straight-stock configuration in a shorter, faster-handling package is exactly what this 1873 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.