Taylors Smoke Wagon .45 Colt 5.5″ 6-Round Revolver

The Taylors Smoke Wagon .45 Colt 5.5″ 6-Round Revolver is a second-generation stagecoach-style single-action that brings period-correct lines and a tuned action to your holster. Chambered in .45 Long Colt, it pairs a forged case-hardened frame with a low-profile hammer for reliable, old-school shooting right out of the box.

Manufacturer	Taylors & Company (per manufacturer specs)
Model	Smoke Wagon
Material	Forged case-hardened steel frame, blued moving parts
Compatibility	.45 Colt (Long Colt) ammunition
Finish	Case-hardened frame with blued barrel and cylinder
Weight	Approximately 39 oz (per manufacturer specs)
Condition	New

Key Features

• Forged Case-Hardened Frame – WHY IT MATTERS: This gives you authentic 19th-century durability and a distinct two-tone look that stands out at any cowboy action match or gun show table.
• Low-Profile Hammer – WHY IT MATTERS: It keeps the silhouette clean and reduces snagging on a holster, letting you draw and cock smoothly under pressure.
• 5.5″ Round Barrel – WHY IT MATTERS: That barrel length balances a 39-ounce weight with a sight radius that helps you ring steel at 25 yards without feeling nose-heavy.
• Tuned Action from the Factory – WHY IT MATTERS: Taylors hand-fits these internals so you get a crisp trigger pull and a tight cylinder lock-up without sending it to a gunsmith first.
• Six-Shot Cylinder in .45 Colt – WHY IT MATTERS: You get full six-round capacity for longer stages, and .45 Colt gives you soft recoil for all-day shooting sessions.

Who It’s For

This revolver is for cowboy action shooters who want a ready-to-run six-gun, collectors hunting a second-generation SAA clone with real case colors, and range shooters who appreciate a tuned single-action that doesn’t break the bank.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Factory-tuned action saves you gunsmithing costs; period-correct looks for display or competition; 39-ounce weight tames .45 Colt recoil.
• Cons: The case-hardened finish can show wear quicker than a full-blued gun—that’s part of the character, but some prefer a more durable coating.

Comparison vs. Competitors

Feature	Taylors Smoke Wagon	Ruger Vaquero	Uberti 1873 Cattleman
Frame Material	Forged case-hardened steel	Investment-cast stainless or blued steel	Forged case-hardened steel
Barrel Length	5.5″	5.5″	5.5″
Action Tuning	Factory-tuned by Taylors	Standard factory action	Standard factory action
Weight	~39 oz	~40 oz	~38 oz
Price Range	Mid	Mid-high	Mid

What makes the Taylors Smoke Wagon different from a standard Colt SAA clone?

The Smoke Wagon comes with a factory-tuned action—Taylors hand-polishes the internals and sets the trigger pull to a crisp 3.5–4 pounds, so you don’t need to send it to a smith right away.

Is this revolver safe to carry with all six chambers loaded?

Yes, but like all single-action revolvers without a transfer bar, you should load five rounds and rest the hammer on an empty chamber for safe carry. The low-profile hammer makes this easier to manage.

What kind of accuracy can I expect at 25 yards?

With quality .45 Colt hard-cast loads, expect 2–3 inch groups off a rest. The 5.5″ barrel gives you a solid sight radius for steel targets and paper.

Can this revolver handle modern .45 Colt +P loads?

Taylors recommends standard-pressure .45 Colt loads only. The forged frame is strong, but +P ammo can accelerate wear on the cylinder and hand. Stick to cowboy loads for best reliability.

Does it come with a box or papers?

Yes, it ships in a Taylors & Company cardboard box with a manual and a basic cleaning rod. No display case, but the box is collector-friendly.

Grab the Taylors Smoke Wagon .45 Colt 5.5″ 6-Round Revolver for your next cowboy match or to fill that empty spot in your SAA collection. It’s a tuned, shootable piece of history that doesn’t need a gunsmith visit first.

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Last updated: April 2026