Taylor’s 1873 Comanchero Rifle .357 Mag 20″

Description

Picture this: you’re on a Missouri whitetail hunt, the morning fog clinging to the oaks. You need a rifle that’s fast, reliable, and carries the authority to drop a deer cleanly at 75 yards. That’s the moment you understand the Taylor’s 1873 Comanchero Rifle, .357 Mag, 20″, Walnut Stock, Case Hardened. It’s a modern-built, historically faithful lever-action rifle chambered in the versatile .357 Magnum, designed for practical use in hunting, competition, and recreational shooting. With its 20-inch barrel and classic walnut stock, it blends timeless aesthetics with modern manufacturing for a rifle that’s ready for real work.

Here’s the thing—this isn’t a wall-hanger. Taylor’s & Company builds these rifles to be used. The action is smooth from the factory, the walnut stock is finished for field handling, not just display, and the case-hardened frame resists wear while showing off that classic mottled color pattern. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it gives you serious flexibility. You can run hot .357 loads for deer or hog, or practice all day with soft-shooting .38 Special. The 20-inch barrel provides a solid sight radius and good velocity, making it a capable tool within its effective range. At a weight of around 7.5 lbs, it balances well for off-hand shots and carries comfortably.

Key Features & Practical Performance

The heart of the Comanchero is its toggle-link action, a design proven for over 150 years. This rifle replicates that mechanism with modern steel and precise machining. The result is a lever throw that becomes buttery smooth with use. For the shooter, this means faster follow-up shots. In a practical rifle competition or when a second shot on game is needed, that smoothness translates directly to speed and confidence. The semi-buckhorn rear sight and blade front are simple, rugged, and fast to acquire—no batteries required.

Let’s talk about the .357 Magnum chambering. This is where the Comanchero becomes a genuinely practical choice for the modern shooter. The caliber allows you to share ammunition with a compatible revolver, like a Ruger GP100 or Smith & Wesson 686. That’s logistical simplicity. The rifle’s longer barrel unlocks more velocity from the cartridge than a handgun can, increasing its effective range and terminal performance on medium game. The tubular magazine holds 10 rounds of .357 Magnum, giving you ample capacity for most scenarios.

Caliber	.357 Magnum / .38 Special
Barrel Length	20 Inches
Overall Length	Approx. 39 Inches
Weight	Approx. 7.5 lbs
Magazine Capacity	10 Rounds (.357)
Finish	Case Hardened Frame, Blued Barrel

Pros & Cons

Pros: Extremely versatile .357/.38 chambering reduces ammo cost and increases utility. The historically accurate case coloring and walnut stock offer classic good looks. The action is robust and known for reliability. It’s a rifle that’s simply fun to shoot, which means you’ll practice more.

Cons: Lever actions are generally slower to reload than a modern bolt-action or semi-auto. The open-top design can allow more debris into the action than a sealed receiver. Sights, while classic, aren’t as precise for long-range work as a modern optic-ready platform—but that’s not this rifle’s purpose.

Who Is This Rifle For?

This rifle is for the shooter who values mechanical elegance and practical history. It’s for the Missouri hunter who wants a quick-handling rifle for woods hunting. It’s for the cowboy action shooter needing a reliable main match rifle—this model is drop-in ready for that sport. It’s also for the recreational shooter who appreciates a tangible connection to firearm history in a package that doesn’t require babying. Priced at $1543.47, it represents a significant investment in a firearm built for generations of use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I use .38 Special ammunition in this rifle?

A: Absolutely. The Taylor’s 1873 Comanchero is designed to safely fire both .357 Magnum and .38 Special rounds. Using .38 Special is an excellent way to reduce recoil and cost for practice.

Q: Is the rifle ready to shoot out of the box?

A: Yes. The rifle ships ready for use. You will need to perform a standard field strip, clean, and lubricate it—a good practice with any new firearm—before your first range session. An FFL transfer is required for firearm purchases.

Q: What is the effective hunting range with .357 Magnum?

A: With proper shot placement and suitable .357 Magnum hunting loads, this rifle is effective on deer-sized game out to approximately 100 yards. The 20-inch barrel helps maximize the cartridge’s potential compared to a revolver.

This Taylor’s 1873 Comanchero is available at firearms-missouri.com for Missouri residents and nationwide. See the full product details to make it yours.