The Taylors and Company 1873 Cattleman Drifter is a single-action, six-shot revolver built on a modern cattleman frame with a full octagonal barrel. This example is chambered in .45 Long Colt and combines a blued octagonal barrel with a color case hardened steel frame and walnut grips. The Drifter uses a traditional fixed blade front and rear notch sighting arrangement for a classic, uncomplicated sight picture. The design suits shooters seeking period-correct single-action handling and straightforward mechanical operation.
Key Specifications
- The barrel is a full octagonal design measuring 4.75 inches with a blued finish.
- The revolver is chambered in .45 Long Colt.
- The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
- The action is a traditional single-action configuration.
- The frame is finished in color case hardened steel.
- The cylinder carries a blued finish.
- The grips are made of walnut.
- Sighting is provided by a fixed blade front and notch rear arrangement.
- The listed weight is 39.20 oz (approximately 2.45 lbs).
- The hammer is an exposed style for traditional single-action operation.
The 1873 Cattleman Drifter pairs classic single-action character with quality materials and finishes for shooters who appreciate heritage styling and reliable, straightforward function. Its octagonal barrel and case-hardened frame give it a period-accurate look while the .45 Long Colt chambering and six-shot cylinder make it suitable for range use, cowboy action shooting, or as a collector-quality modern reproduction of a time-tested design.
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