Taylors and Company 1873 45 LC 20-inch | 550232

The Taylors and Company 1873 is a full-size right-hand lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Long Colt with a 20-inch octagonal barrel. The rifle includes a walnut checkered pistol-grip stock and traditional blade front with Buckhorn rear sights. For a practical optic under $1,000 that pairs well with this rifle for hunting or target work, consider a variable scope such as the Leupold VX-Freedom 3-9×40 or a similar low‑magnification hunting scope.

Appropriate uses for this model include recreational western-style or cowboy-action shooting and medium-range hunting where a classic lever-action handling and traditional sights are preferred.

Product Specifications

• The action is Lever Action.
• The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
• The listed capacity is 10 + 1 in product attributes.
• The barrel length is 20 inches and is described as octagonal.
• The barrel is described in product text as having a white heat treated steel finish and frame.
• The stock is a walnut checkered pistol grip fixed to the rifle.
• The sights are a blade front with a Buckhorn rear.
• The material of the major metal components is listed as Steel.
• The overall length is 38.87 inches.
• The weight is 7.59 lb.
• The finish is listed in product attributes as Silver / Silver-Gray.
• The rifle is configured for Right Hand shooters.
• The barrel description field lists an 20″ Octagon profile.
• The product UPC is 839665005965.

This 1873-model lever rifle blends period-correct aesthetics with modern manufacturing for shooters who value classic lines, a solid wrist feel from the pistol-grip stock, and the handling characteristics of an octagonal barrel. Its sighting setup and balance make it well suited to club-level cowboy-action competition, range shooting, and practical hunting scenarios where lever-action reliability and traditional sights are preferred.