Taylors & Company Smoke Wagon 45 Colt 5.5" Short Stroke Revolver

The Taylors & Company Short Stroke Smoke Wagon delivers competition-grade single action performance with Taylor Tuned precision enhancements. This 45 Colt revolver combines traditional aesthetics with modern manufacturing tolerances for serious shooters who demand reliability and accuracy from their single action platform.

What Makes This Different

The short stroke action reduces hammer travel by approximately 20% compared to standard single action revolvers, enabling faster follow-up shots and reduced lock time. Taylor Tuned components include hand-fitted parts, polished action surfaces, and precision timing adjustments that standard factory revolvers lack. The color case hardened frame provides authentic period appearance while maintaining structural integrity under heavy use.

Key Features

• Short stroke hammer mechanism for 20% faster cycling and improved accuracy
• Taylor Tuned action with hand-fitted components and polished internals
• 5.5-inch blued barrel with traditional rifling optimized for 45 Colt ballistics
• Color case hardened steel frame with authentic bone and charcoal finish
• Checkered walnut Navy-size grips for consistent hand placement
• 6-round cylinder capacity with traditional loading gate operation
• Fixed front sight and traditional rear notch for classic sight picture

Cowboy Action Shooting competitors benefit from the reduced hammer throw and smooth trigger pull that can shave tenths of seconds off stage times. The 5.5-inch barrel length provides optimal velocity for 45 Colt cartridges while maintaining quick handling characteristics. Weather-resistant blued finish withstands range conditions and field use without compromising the traditional appearance that period shooting sports require.

Technical Specs

• Caliber: 45 Colt (Long Colt)
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Barrel Length: 5.5 inches
• Overall Length: 11 inches (approximate)
• Frame: Color case hardened steel
• Barrel/Cylinder: Traditional blue finish
• Grips: Checkered walnut, Navy size
• Action: Single action with short stroke modification
• Sights: Fixed front, rear notch
• Weight: 2.4 pounds (approximate)

The combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern precision makes this revolver suitable for both competitive shooting and collecting. Limited availability of Taylor Tuned models means extended wait times when inventory runs low.