Taylor & Co 1873 Single Action 9mm Flattop Birdshead
Taylor & Co's 1873 Single Action in 9mm features a compact 3.5" nickel barrel, flattop frame, and ivory birdshead grip. Six-shot capacity with exposed hammer and steel construction.
The Classic Single Action Reimagined
Taylor & Co's 1873 Single Action Flattop Birdshead represents a thoughtful blend of Old West aesthetics and practical modern engineering. This revolver bridges the gap between full-size performance and genuine portability—a genuine "barbeque gun" that won't embarrass you at the range.
Key Features
- Caliber & Capacity: 9mm Luger, six-round cylinder
- Barrel: 3.5" nickel-plated steel
- Frame: Steel new model construction with flattop design
- Grip: One-piece polymer ivory birdshead grip
- Finish: Classic nickel plating throughout
- Action: Single action with exposed hammer
Why This Revolver Works
The flattop frame design provides a clean sight plane and reduces overall profile without sacrificing the revolver's inherent reliability. The birdshead grip offers genuine comfort for shooters with smaller to medium hands, while the compact barrel length makes this revolver genuinely packable without sacrificing the ballistic advantages of a full-size revolver.
The 9mm chambering opens practical possibilities: affordable ammunition, reduced recoil, and compatibility with modern defensive loads. The nickel finish is both durable and visually distinctive—it will turn heads at any gathering of shooters.
This is a revolver built for those who appreciate classic design married to genuine utility.
