Taylor tuned means the gun gets hand work from Taylor's & Company to smooth the action. This 1873 Trapper uses Uberti's rifle as the base and adds that tuning. It is chambered in .357 Magnum, with a blued barrel and case hardened receiver. A Trapper has a short barrel, which makes the rifle quick and light.

In general, the short model is better for horseback and tight brush.

Cowboy action shooters pay for tuning because a smooth lever action wins stages. The cartridge is easy to shoot and can use .38 Special loads. A rifle that cycles quickly and shoots softly is a joy.

The case hardened receiver gives the Trapper a handsome look, with swirls of color against blue steel. It is the kind of rifle people remark on at a match. Ask your dealer to look over the fit and function at pickup, and run a few boxes of ammunition through it before you rely on it in the field.

The price is high, which fits a tuned rifle from a respected importer. It is for people who care about feel and fit. The listing says new. It ships to your FFL dealer for the background check.