The Taylor's & Co. 1860 Henry is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45 Colt LC. It has a walnut stock, an engraved brass receiver, and a 24.25-inch octagonal barrel. Sights are blade front and ladder rear. With a 13+1 capacity and 9 lbs of weight, it is a full-size rifle with a distinctly period-correct profile. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1860 Henry 
• Caliber: .45 Colt (LC) 
• Action: Lever Action 
• Barrel Length: 24.25 inches 
• Capacity: 13+1 rounds 
• Overall Length: 43.3 inches 
• Weight: 9 lbs 
• Stock Material: Walnut 
• Receiver Material: Brass (Engraved) 
• Sights: Blade Front & Ladder Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

The engraved brass receiver is the most visually distinctive feature. It is not merely decorative but a material choice that matches original Henry rifle construction. The octagonal barrel is period-correct and provides a stable shooting platform. The lever cycles smoothly and the 13+1 capacity is notable for a historically styled rifle. The .45 Colt chambering is well-suited for both cowboy action shooting and field use on medium-sized game. The ladder rear sight adjusts for distance. 
 

Target Audience 

Collectors who want a functional Henry-pattern rifle and do not want a wall-hanger, cowboy action shooters who compete with period-appropriate equipment, and hunters who want a traditional lever-action in .45 Colt. 
 

Usage Scenarios 

• Sport Shooting: The 13+1 capacity and smooth lever action make it practical for competitions where multiple targets are engaged. 
• Hunting: .45 Colt delivers adequate energy for medium-sized game at reasonable distances. 
• Historical Reenactments: The brass receiver, engraving, and octagonal barrel are faithful to the original Henry design.

The Taylor's 1860 Engraved Brass Lever in .45 Colt draws consistent praise for how it looks and reasonable satisfaction with how it shoots.

The engraved brass receiver is the most commented-on feature. It is the primary reason most buyers choose this rifle over plainer alternatives, and the consensus is that the engraving quality and fit justify the price premium for those who want that look. Build quality overall is described as solid, and the action is reported as smooth out of the box.

On performance, .45 Colt feeding and function get positive marks. Accuracy at target ranges is adequate, and the 13+1 capacity is seen as a genuine advantage for sport use.

The main practical criticisms are weight and cost. At 9 lbs the brass components add noticeable heft compared to steel-receiver lever-action rifles in the same caliber. Some buyers feel the price is high for a casual shooter who is not primarily motivated by the historical aesthetics; for those buyers, a plainer lever-action may offer better value. But for the target buyer, someone who wants a functional Henry-pattern rifle with period-correct engraving, the general sentiment is that the rifle delivers.