Taylor Uberti 1873 Gambler Revolver 45 Colt 4.75" Barrel With Fancy Checkered Walnut Grip And Case Hardened Frame
The Taylor Gambler features a fancy checkered walnut grip on a new model cattleman forged frame. Anyone that enjoys the enhanced feel of a checkered grip will love the upgraded checkering pattern on this model.
Item Number GAMBLER 555147
Barrel Length 4.7" Round
Caliber 45 Colt
Capacity 6
Weight 2.45 lbs
Finish Blue Finish with Case Hardened Frame
Grip/Stock Checkered Walnut
Manufacturer Uberti
Sights Fixed Front Blade, Rear Frame Notch
Overall Length 10.35"
Imported By Taylor And Company
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington