Taylor Uberti 1873 Drifter Revolver 45 Colt 7.5" Octagonal Barrel Taylor Tuned Case Hardened Frame
The Drifter model was developed by Taylor's with the traditional customer in mind. This model is built on a new model cattleman frame and features a full octagonal barrel. This barrel option makes the Drifter stand apart from the standard cattleman models because it gives the revolver such a classic appeal. Since the drifter models are copied off of the original single action design they feature a fixed blade front sight. The Drifter model frames are forged and Taylor Tuning is available on this model.
1873 Drifter: Octagonal Barrel- Taylor TUNED Finish: Case Hardened Frame Caliber: 45LC Barrel Length: 7.5"
Imported By Taylor And Company Manufactured By: Uberti In Italy
Caliber Dictionary
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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
