Taylor/Uberti 1873 SA Buntline Revolver With Large Size Army Grip & Steel Tangs Case Hardened Frame 357 Magnum 18" Barrel
The Uberti 1873 Revolver Carbine is available in .357 Magnum with an 18-inch barrel. Choose from traditional field sights or adjustable target sights.
The Colt Buntline 1873 Single-Action target revolver has become one of the icons of the Old West. Only 31 of the original Buntline revolvers were ever produced, and only 18 of those are around today.
The name Buntline Specials was given to long-barreled Peacemakers, based on this story: Tradition has it that dime novelist Ned Buntline presented special-order 1873 Colt revolvers with extra-long barrels, target sights, and detachable wire shoulder stocks to a select group of Old West celebrities. They included Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson.
Overall Length: 23.5?
Barrel Length: 18"
Caliber: 357 Remington Magnum
Finish: Blue
Cylinder: 6-shot, fluted
Number of Grooves: 6
Twist: Right
Weight: 2.75 lbs.
Grip: 1-pc walnut
Imported By Taylor And Company Manufactured By: Uberti In Italy
Caliber Dictionary
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The 357 Magnum was introduced by Smith & Wesson in 1935 and initially chambered in their heavy-frame double-action revolver, the 357 was the first "magnum" handgun. Based on the 38 Special case lengthened to 1.29 inches, it was the world's most powerful handgun cartridge until the 44 Magnum. Offering considerably more power and penetration than the 38 Special, it was standard among many law enforcement agencies for decades. It is still widely manufactured in double- and single-action revolvers (and some rifles), available from virtually all revolver manufacturers; and all manufacturers of handgun ammunition offer a variety of 357 Magnum loads. It is a common choice for personal defense, and 357 revolvers have the advantage of handling less expensive and lighter-recoiling 38 Special loads for practice. As a hunting cartridge the 357 Magnum is probably the lightest cartridge that should be considered for deer-sized game. — Craig Boddington
