Taylor's & Company Uberti 1873 Lever Action Rifle .45 Long Colt 20" Octagonal Barrel 10 Round Capacity Blade Front & Buckhorn Rear Sights Walnut Checkered Pistol Grip Stock Silver Finish
Taylor's long gun product line has a rifle for every kind of shooting you want to do. The 1873 Model became an immediate favorite among civilians and international military. It was the first lever-action to help meet all types of shooters' needs. This Sporting model features a 20" octagonal barrel, "white heat treated" steel barrel and frame, walnut checkered pistol grip, and blade front with Buckhorn rear sights.
Brand Taylors & Company
Category Rifles
Caliber 45 Colt (LC)
Barrel Length Range 20" to 20.99"
Model 1873
Stock Finish Group Brown
Capacity 10+1
Stock Material Wood
Action Lever
Oal 38.87"
Hand Right
Sights Blade Front, Buckhorn Rear
Size Full Size
Barrel Finish Silver
Application Field
Receiver Material Steel
Stock Description Fixed Pistol Grip
Barrel Description 20" Octagon
Barrel Length 20"
Max Capacity 10
Receiver Finish Silver
Weight 7.59 lbs
Stock Finish Walnut
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
