Taylors and Company 1873 Drifter 45LC | 5.50 in | 556102

The Taylors and Company 1873 Drifter is a single-action, six-shot revolver built on a new-model cattleman frame with traditional lines and a full octagonal barrel. It is chambered in .45 Long Colt and finished with a blued barrel and cylinder paired with a color case hardened frame and walnut grip. The Drifter retains a fixed blade front sight and a notched rear frame sight for a classic point-of-aim setup. This model is appropriate for cowboy action competition and recreational target shooting where period-correct ergonomics and sighting are desired.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Taylors and Company.
• The model is 1873 Drifter.
• The manufacturer’s part number is 556102.
• The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
• The capacity is 6 rounds.
• The barrel measures 5.50 inches and is full octagonal for a traditional profile.
• The barrel finish is Blued.
• The cylinder finish is Blued.
• The frame is finished in Color Case Hardened Steel.
• The grip material is Walnut.
• The sights are Fixed Front Blade and Notched Rear Frame.
• The action is Single Action.
• The overall length is 11.10 inches.
• The weight is 40 oz (2.50 lbs).
• The UPC is 839665008461.

The 1873 Drifter blends period-correct styling with modern manufacturing practices: a forged frame, matched finishes and a walnut stock produce a balanced, authentic single-action experience. The octagonal barrel gives the revolver a distinct silhouette and a sight picture well suited to slow-fire target work and cowboy action events. If you want a straightforward, historically minded single-action with contemporary fit-and-finish, this Drifter delivers what the name implies—classic lines and dependable mechanics.