The 1873 was the first lever action available with a broad variety of options. The straight stock model features a classic smooth walnut buttstock and forend. The Taylor Tuned option includes a custom action with hand polishing, custom hammer and lever springs, custom magazine tube spring, and an overall lightened action.
Brand Taylors and Company
Category Rifles
Caliber 45 Colt (LC)
Model 1873
Series Taylor Tuned
Stock Finish Walnut
Action Lever
Sights Buckhorn Rear, Blade Front
Capacity 10+1
Hand Right
Oal 39"
Receiver Finish Color Case Hardened
Receiver Material Steel
Stock Finish Group Brown
Stock Material Wood
Weight 7.90 lbs
Barrel Description Octagon
Barrel Finish Black
Barrel Length 20"
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
