Taylor's & Co. 550815 Smoke Wagon .44-40 Win 5.5" 6-Round Revolver

The Taylor's & Co. 550815 Smoke Wagon .44-40 Win 5.5" 6-Round Revolver is a historically accurate reproduction of the classic Colt single-action revolver that defined the American frontier and served both lawmen and civilians throughout the 1880s and beyond. This revolver is purpose-built for shooters who demand authenticity in action shooting sports, cowboy action competition, historical reenactment, and recreational target shooting where period-correct firearms are essential. The Smoke Wagon design reflects decades of evolution in single-action revolver engineering, combining proven reliability with the ergonomic refinements that distinguish working firearms from decorative pieces.

Chambered in .44-40 Winchester—a cartridge that paired rifle and revolver ammunition across the Old West—this six-round cylinder delivers consistent ballistics and moderate recoil suitable for extended shooting sessions without fatigue-induced accuracy degradation. The 5.5-inch barrel strikes a practical balance between sight radius and holster compatibility, providing adequate velocity for the cartridge while maintaining the compact profile necessary for cross-draw or traditional hip carry during competition. At 3.18 lbs, the revolver's weight distribution ensures controllable recoil impulse and rapid sight recovery between shots, critical factors in timed cowboy action stages where speed and precision determine match scores. The single-action mechanism requires deliberate trigger control and full hammer manipulation, reinforcing fundamental marksmanship skills and mechanical reliability without dependency on complex internal safeties.

Competitive shooters in Cowboy Action Shooting (SASS) and similar organizations will find this revolver fully compliant with period category requirements and consistently reliable across hundreds of rounds during event seasons. Handloaders benefit from the .44-40's broad commercial and custom ammunition availability, with reloading data widely published across established manuals and online ballistic resources. The revolver's straightforward design—employing time-tested coil springs, hardened steel internals, and traditional fixed sights—minimizes maintenance complexity and supports field-stripping and cleaning with basic gunsmithing knowledge. Whether preparing for competition, collecting historically significant firearm replicas, or seeking a dependable single-action platform for recreational shooting, the Taylor's & Co. Smoke Wagon delivers performance grounded in over a century of revolver design evolution.