Taylor & Co 1873 Single Action Handgun 9mm Luger 6rd Capacity 5.5″ Barrel Walnut Army Checkered Grip

Taylor & Co's 1873 Single Action in 9mm Luger is a steel-framed, blued single-action revolver wearing a checkered walnut Army grip — a working reproduction built around a cartridge you can actually find at any gun counter. TacticCAL carries it for the Bay Area buyer who wants the real manual-of-arms, not a modernized approximation.

What Life With a Blued 1873 Actually Looks Like

Owning this revolver means committing to a deliberate shooting rhythm — thumb the hammer, press the trigger, repeat. That's not a limitation; for most buyers drawn to this platform, it's the entire point. The 5.5-inch barrel gives you a full sight radius to work with, and the blade front / notched rear fixed sights are honest and readable. The blued steel frame and blued parts require a little more attention than stainless, but the finish rewards it. The checkered walnut Army grip fills a standard hand well. Range sessions tend to be slower and more intentional than with a semi-auto — which, for newer shooters building fundamentals or experienced shooters who just enjoy the craft, is a feature. PC §32100 exempt, so no Roster complications. Learn about single-action revolver exemption (PC §32100).

Frequently asked questions

Why does this 1873 come in 9mm Luger instead of a traditional caliber?

9mm Luger is widely available, affordable, and manageable in a steel-framed revolver. It's a practical choice for regular range use without hunting down specialty ammunition — you get the classic platform with a cartridge that's easy to source locally.

What should I pick up during the 10-day wait for a single-action revolver like this?

Good uses of the wait: source a CA-compliant locked transport container, pick up 9mm Luger for your first range session, find a quality leather holster from Galco that fits a 5.5-inch single-action, and read the owner's manual so the loading gate and ejector rod feel familiar on pickup day.

Does the blued finish on this revolver require any special care compared to stainless?

Blued steel is more susceptible to surface rust than stainless, especially in the Bay Area's coastal humidity. A light wipe-down with a clean oil after handling goes a long way. Hoppes makes affordable bore and metal care products that work well for routine maintenance.

What do I need to bring for DROS in California?

Bring a valid California driver's license or ID card, proof of residency, your Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), and payment for the firearm and transfer fees.

What is an FFL transfer in California?

An FFL transfer is when a federally-licensed dealer like TacticCAL receives a firearm shipped from another seller and processes California's required DROS paperwork to legally transfer it to you.

Where can I ship an online gun order near San Jose?

TacticCAL Gun Store in Sunnyvale receives online firearm orders for buyers throughout the South Bay, including San Jose, Santa Clara, and the surrounding Bay Area. Full catalog of CA compliant firearms here.

TacticCAL Gun Store Sunnyvale CA is your Bay Area FFL transfer dealer for California compliant handguns — same-day DROS Sunnyvale processing for Palo Alto and South Bay buyers.