Short-stroke work is what sets this Comanchero apart from a stock 1873. Taylor's & Company tunes the action so the lever travels a shorter distance, and cowboy action shooters know why that matters: faster cycling means faster stages and fewer fumbles when the timer is running.

Chambered in .45 Colt, the rifle pairs naturally with a single-action revolver in the same caliber. One cartridge on the belt and in the rifle keeps the match simple. Mild cowboy loads are pleasant to shoot, and the 1873 pattern points and swings like a dream.

You do not have to be a competitor to enjoy a rifle like this. Ranch folks who like a handsome saddle gun will appreciate the craftsmanship, and hunters can use it for deer and hogs within reasonable range when state law allows a .45 Colt rifle.

Care for it like a fine tool. Keep the action clean, oil the lever and the loading gate, and store it dry. A custom-tuned lever gun gives back what you put into it. It ships to your FFL dealer, and the background check takes place there before you take it home.