The Taylor's & Co. Model 1886 is a lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 26-inch barrel. It holds 8+1 rounds, weighs 9 lbs, and measures 45 inches overall. The frame is case-hardened steel; the stock is straight walnut. Sights are blade front and adjustable rear. A lever safety is the primary safety mechanism. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Caliber: .45-70 GOV 
• Barrel Length: 26 inches 
• Overall Length: 45 inches 
• Capacity: 8+1 rounds 
• Weight: 9 lbs 
• Finish: Case Hardened Frame with Brown Stock 
• Safety Mechanism: Lever Safety 
• Sights: Blade Front & Adjustable Rear 
   

Detailed Features 

 
The case-hardened frame has a mottled color pattern that develops from the heat-treating process. Every frame comes out slightly different. The lever action cycles quickly enough for follow-up shots on big game. .45-70 Government out of a 26-inch barrel generates serious energy, and the adjustable rear sight lets you compensate for the caliber's arc at longer distances. The straight walnut stock keeps the handling geometry close to the original 1886 pattern.

The Taylor's 1886 in .45-70 Gov gets positive marks from hunters and collectors. The case-hardened finish draws most of the initial attention. The color case hardening looks genuine and the stock-to-metal fit is frequently cited as tight and well-matched. In hand it feels solid, which most users consider consistent with the price.

Performance discussions center on the .45-70 caliber's stopping power. For deer, hogs, and larger game, owners are generally satisfied with how it performs. Recoil is real, the cartridge hits hard both ways, and a few shooters mention that less experienced users should factor that in. The lever cycles smoothly, which helps manage follow-up shots.

Pricing and availability occasionally come up as friction points compared to other lever-action options, but the overall tone in discussions is favorable, particularly among people who use it as both a hunting tool and a display piece.