A. Uberti 1873 Cattleman Runnin' Iron Taylor Tuned .45 Colt Revolver, 4.75 in Barrel, Color Case-Hardened/Blue, Six-Shot
This A. Uberti 1873 Cattleman Runnin' Iron is a Taylor Tuned, full-size .45 Colt single-action revolver with a 4.75-inch barrel. It features forged steel construction, a color case-hardened frame with blued components, and a lighter, consistent trigger pull from polished internals and customized springs. Italian-made and imported by Taylor's & Co., it combines classic styling with refined mechanical tuning. Overall condition is excellent.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and blemishes. The action cycles very smoothly, and lockup is tight. There is minor carbon buildup above the forcing cone and scorch marks on the cylinder, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Taylor's & Company branded soft zippered pistol rug/case
The Runnin' Iron variant is a full-size, six-shot .45 Colt built on the 1873 pattern and configured for single-action-only operation. It uses a 4.75-inch barrel and a classic fixed-sight arrangement with a front blade and a top-strap groove.
This example is Taylor Tuned, with action work that includes polished internals and customized springs. The result is a lighter, consistent trigger pull and smooth cycling. A wide, serrated hammer spur provides a confident thumb purchase.
Construction is forged steel for both the barrel and frame. The frame wears a color case-hardened finish, while the barrel and cylinder are blued, giving it a traditional two-tone appearance. Checkered walnut plow-handle grips complete the classic profile. An ejector rod with a crescent-style (half-moon) head aids case extraction.
Markings include Italian proof and inspection stamps on the frame and cylinder. The barrel is marked "TAYLOR'S & CO. WINCHESTER, VA - A. UBERTI, ITALY" and carries the inscription "MOD. 1873 CAL.
45 COLT." This revolver is a modern A. Uberti reproduction imported by Taylor's & Co. from Italy.