Taylor's & Co. Model 1873 Rifle, Pistol Grip, .357 Mag, 18 in Half-Octagon Barrel, Case-Hardened/Blue, Made in Italy
This Taylor's & Co. Model 1873 Pistol-Grip Rifle in .357 Magnum combines classic 1873-pattern features with quality Italian manufacture by A. Uberti. Notable details include a color case-hardened steel receiver, an 18 in half-octagon barrel, a full-length 10+1 tubular magazine, and period-correct elements like a top-mounted sliding dust cover and toggle-link action. It is marked with Italian proofs and Model 1873 script on the upper tang.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Taylor's & Co. factory cardboard rifle box
- A. Uberti Model 1873 instruction manual
The rifle uses the 1873-pattern toggle-link receiver with a right-side loading gate and a top-mounted sliding dust cover. It feeds from a full-length tubular magazine with a stated 10+1 capacity. The brass carrier block features a circled 'T' monogram, a distinctive touch on this pattern.
The 18 in half-octagon barrel complements the traditional lines and is paired with a buckhorn rear sight with stepped elevator and a dovetailed front blade. A steel forend cap secures the walnut forearm.
The walnut pistol-grip stock is checkered for control and has a 13.5 in length of pull, matched to a walnut forearm. The steel receiver wears a color case-hardened finish, while the barrel and other components are blued, creating a classic two-tone look. Made in Italy.
Markings include Model 1873 script on the upper tang, Italian proof marks, and a two-letter Italian date code on the lower tang. The barrel is import/mfg marked: Taylor's & Co., Winchester VA – A. Uberti Italy.