Taylor's & Company

What Taylor's & Company does

Taylor's & Company, founded around 1995 and headquartered in Winchester, Virginia, is a privately held importer and marketer of historically accurate reproduction firearms. The company sources complete firearms and components primarily from Italian manufacturers Uberti and Pietta, then differentiates its products through proprietary Taylor Tuning gunsmithing services, a Black Rock carbon nitride finish, and proprietary conversion cylinders that allow black powder revolvers to fire modern cartridge ammunition. Its catalog spans single-action revolvers (1873 series, Smoke Wagon, Gunfighter, Runnin' Iron), lever-action rifles (1860 Henry, 1873, 1886, 1892, 1894, plus the recently launched TC73 and TC86), single-shot rifles, black powder revolvers, pistols, and parts/accessories.

The company operates a tiered product architecture across Trailblazer, Lifestyle, Performance, and Master Series, with Taylor Tuning offered as a $140–$374 premium upgrade over base firearms priced from approximately $400 to over $2,300. It serves a horizontal customer base spanning historical firearm collectors, SASS cowboy action shooting competitors, modern sportsmen, and a B2B channel of firearms dealers and wholesale distributors. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site, a dedicated dealer portal, and a wholesale partnership with Big Rock Sports reaching over 15,000 North American retailers. Marketing is multi-channel: owned website, blog content, Instagram, and industry events including SHOT Show.

In 2025, Taylor's executed its first fully US-manufactured firearm (TC73) alongside expanded finishes (Black Rock) and a modern tactical/utility offering (TC86 Takedown), signaling a strategic move from pure importation toward selective domestic manufacturing. The company is family-owned (McDonald family, with Keri McDonald as Sales & Marketing Director), bootstrapped, and operates without disclosed external funding or institutional ownership.

Name

Taylor's & Company

Legal name

Taylor's & Co Inc

Website

https://taylorsfirearms.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Taylor's & Company is a Virginia-based, privately held importer and marketer of historically accurate reproduction firearms, sourcing from Italian manufacturers (Uberti, Pietta) and differentiating through proprietary Taylor Tuning gunsmithing, Black Rock finishes, and conversion cylinders. It serves collectors, SASS competitors, and sportsmen via DTC e-commerce and a broad dealer and wholesale network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Firearms

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Reloading & Gunsmithing Supplies Retail (CRAMAKAF)

Keywords

• Historical reproduction firearms
• Lever action rifles
• Single action revolvers
• Black powder firearms
• Cowboy action shooting

Headquarters

HQ city

Winchester

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Firearms Sales: Primary revenue stream from sales of historical reproduction firearms including single-action revolvers (1873 series, Cattleman, Gunfighter, Smoke Wagon, etc.), lever-action rifles (1860 Henry, 1866, 1873, 1886, 1892, 1894), black powder revolvers and rifles, and pistols (1911 Collection, Bond Arms). Products are sold at various MSRP price points ranging from approximately $400 to over $2,300.
2. Parts and Accessories: Sales of spare parts, conversion cylinders, and accessories including ammunition, sights and optics, leather gear, bayonets, display cases, gun rugs, loading supplies, cleaning essentials, and Taylor's merchandise. Conversion cylinders range from $245 to $337, spare parts from $2.50 to $65.
3. Taylor Tuning Service: Premium gunsmithing service performed at the Virginia facility where firearms are tuned for optimal performance through internal polishing and spring replacement. Available as an add-on service for most firearms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Taylor's & Company imports historical reproduction firearms from Italian manufacturers (primarily Uberti and Pietta) and sells them in the U.S. market under its own brand, enhanced with proprietary Taylor Tuning gunsmithing services and the Black Rock carbon nitride finish. The product portfolio centers on 1873 single-action revolvers, lever-action rifles (1860 Henry, 1866, 1873, 1886, 1892, 1894), single-shot rifles, black powder revolvers, shotguns, conversion cylinders, spare parts, and accessories.

Product overview

Taylor's & Company is a firearms importer and marketer specializing in historically accurate reproduction firearms and modern interpretations of classic American designs. The product portfolio centers on four product series tiers (Trailblazer, Lifestyle, Performance, Master) and encompasses cartridge handguns (primarily 1873 single-action revolvers in multiple variants), cartridge long guns (lever-action rifles, single-shot rifles, shotguns), black powder firearms (cap-and-ball revolvers and rifles), conversion cylinders enabling cartridge firing in black powder guns, spare parts, and factory Taylor Tuning gunsmithing services. The company recently launched its first fully USA-made firearm (TC73 9mm lever-action) and continues to expand its modern performance lineup while maintaining heritage designs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Taylor's & Co. Primary brand for firearms and accessories
• Taylor Tuning
• Trailblazer Series
• Lifestyle Series
• Performance Series
• Master Series
• Black Rock

Products and services

• 1873 Revolver Series Replica single-action Army revolvers based on the Colt 1873 Peacemaker pattern, available in multiple variants (Short Stroke, Smoke Wagon, Runnin' Iron, Gunfighter, Cattleman, Ranch Hand, Bisley, etc.) and finishes (blued, nickel, stainless, charcoal blue, antique, engraved) in calibers including .357Mag, .45LC, and 9mm. Sold to historical firearm enthusiasts, collectors, and cowboy action shooters.
• Other Cartridge Revolvers Additional cartridge revolvers beyond the 1873 series, including Stallion Pocket, 1875 Army Outlaw, 1890 Police, C. Mason Conversion, Open Top Conversion, 1858 Remington Conversion, Top Break Schofield, and Top Break Russian models. Sold to historical firearm collectors.
• Pistols Cartridge pistols including 1892 Mares Leg lever-action pistol, Howdah Pistol, the 1911 Collection, and Bond Arms handguns. Sold to enthusiasts seeking compact or specialty pistol designs.
• Lever Action Rifles Historical-pattern lever-action rifles spanning the 1860 Henry, 1865 Spencer, 1866, 1873, 1876 Centennial, 1886, 1892, and 1894 designs in various calibers and configurations including carbines, rifles, takedown models, and the Scout Rifle. Sold to historical enthusiasts, hunters, and cowboy action shooters.
• TC73 9mm Lever Action Rifle First fully USA-made Taylor's firearm, an 1873-pattern lever-action rifle in 9mm caliber with 10-round magazine capacity, Taylor Tuned action, and 18-inch barrel. Targeted at consumers seeking a domestically manufactured lever-action rifle with modern performance.
• TC86 Takedown Rifle Modern interpretation of the Winchester Model 1886 lever-action rifle featuring a takedown design, 16.5-inch threaded barrel, Picatinny rail with Skinner peep sight, and chambering in .45-70. Sold to hunters and sport shooters.
• Single Shot Rifles Historical-pattern single-shot rifles including Rolling Block, 1885 High Wall, 1885 Low Wall, Springfield Trapdoor, and Sharps models. Sold to historical firearm collectors and long-range shooters.
• Black Powder Revolvers Cap-and-ball percussion revolvers including 1847 Walker, 1848 Dragoon, 1851 Navy, 1861 Navy, 1858 Remington, 1860 Army, and 1863 Pocket Remington, with optional conversion cylinders for cartridge firing. Sold to historical reenactors and black powder shooting enthusiasts.
• Shotguns Lever-action and break-action shotguns including 1887 Lever Action, Double Barrel, and Over/Under models. Sold to hunters and shotgun sport shooters.
• Conversion Cylinders Proprietary drop-in conversion cylinders that allow black powder revolvers to fire conventional cartridge ammunition (.45LC, .38LC, .32S&W, .38SP). Available in standard, fluted, and stainless variants priced $245-$337. Compatible with Uberti, Pietta, and other manufacturer revolvers.
• Spare Parts & Accessories Replacement parts for Uberti, Pietta, Chiappa, Pedersoli, and Bond Arms firearms including mainsprings, triggers, firing pins, ferrules, link assemblies, and magazine springs ($2.50-$65). Also offers ammunition, sights, leather gear, bayonets, display cases, gun rugs, loading supplies, and cleaning essentials.
• Taylor Tuning Service Proprietary factory gunsmithing service performed at the Virginia facility where firearms are completely broken down, internal parts are polished, and stock springs are replaced to ensure optimal action smoothness. Available as an add-on upgrade for most Taylor's firearms at a premium of approximately $140-$374 over base price.

Quantifiable outcome

• Taylor's firearms are used as staples at every SASS (Single Action Shooting Society) event
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Big Rock SportscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 10 January 2025Taylor's & Company partnered with Big Rock Sports, LLC, one of North America's largest wholesale distributors for the outdoor industry. Big Rock carries Taylor's lever-action rifles and exclusive single-action revolvers, distributing to over 15,000 retailers nationwide. The partnership enables Taylor's to reach 4-season brick & mortar dealers through Big Rock's established distribution network.
• Ken Jefferies & AssociatesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 August 2024Taylor's & Company partnered with Ken Jefferies & Associates as a sales representative agency partnership announced August 26, 2024.
• UberticoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylor's imports firearms from Uberti, an Italian manufacturer producing classic American designs. Uberti firearms are enhanced with Taylor's parts, finishes, and Taylor Tuning services. Uberti began producing replica firearms for Hollywood westerns filmed in Italy and Spain, eventually exporting to the American market. Taylor's Gunfighter model starts as a Uberti import with enhanced grip and Taylor Tuning.
• PiettacoreTechnology or IntegrationTaylor's imports firearms and components from Pietta, an Italian manufacturer. Products include 1863 Pocket Remington revolvers (marked F.LLI PIETTA – MADE IN ITALY) and conversion cylinders. Pietta produces brass frame, nickel-plated, and all-blue steel versions of historical revolvers.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• EMF (European American Munitions/Historic Arms): EMF historically imported Italian-manufactured replica firearms and offers 1873 SAA revolvers and lever-action rifles that compete directly with Taylor's reproductions in the same collector and reenactment channels.
• Uberti USA: Uberti is Taylor's other primary Italian OEM and also markets reproduction firearms directly to US consumers, including the 1873 Single Action Army and Henry-pattern lever-actions that overlap heavily with Taylor's offerings.
• Bond Arms: Bond Arms manufactures derringers and over/under pistols and is distributed by Taylor's; it also sells directly into the same historical/collectible/concealed-carry niche with overlapping single-action and Old West-themed product positioning.
• Chiappa Firearms: Chiappa is an Italian manufacturer of historical-style revolvers, lever-action rifles, and tactical firearms; its catalog directly overlaps with Taylor's black powder and Old West reproduction lines, and shares Italian OEM supply chain dynamics.
• Pietta: Pietta is one of Taylor's two primary Italian OEM partners but also sells directly to consumers in the US under its own brand, including 1860 Army, 1858 Remington, and 1873-pattern revolvers that directly overlap with Taylor's catalog.
• Cimarron Firearms & Co. Cimarron Firearms is a direct competitor, importing and marketing historical reproduction firearms (Colt SAA clones, Winchester lever-actions) primarily from Uberti and Pietta in Italy, and serving the same cowboy action shooting, reenactment, and collector segments as Taylor's.
• Pedersoli: Pedersoli is an Italian manufacturer of historical black powder and cartridge firearms (Sharps, Rolling Block, 1885 High Wall) that competes directly with Taylor's single-shot rifle and black powder revolver categories.

Broad incumbents

• Marlin Firearms (Ruger): Marlin, now owned by Ruger, is reviving classic Model 1894, 1895, and 336 lever-action rifles that compete directly with Taylor's lever-action catalog and benefit from Ruger's substantially larger manufacturing and distribution scale.
• Henry Repeating Arms: Henry Repeating Arms is a large, well-established US lever-action rifle manufacturer whose H010, Big Boy, and original Henry lines overlap with Taylor's lever-action rifle category, and competes for dealer shelf space in the same firearms retail channel.

Emerging players

• Uberti / Stoeger Industries (indirect peer): Stoeger Industries distributes Italian-made firearms in the US including Uberti-branded products; it is an indirect competitor and channel-adjacent peer that overlaps with Taylor's Italian OEM heritage product positioning.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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