The Taylors and Co 1885 High Wall Sporting Rifle is a single-shot reproduction chambered in .38-55 Winchester with a 30-inch barrel. It captures the classic falling block design of late 19th-century American sporting rifles while being built to modern tolerances. The walnut stock has a fixed pistol grip with checkering, and sights are a blade front with buckhorn rear. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Model: 1885 High Wall Sporting 
• Caliber: .38-55 Winchester 
• Action: Break Open 
• Barrel Length: 30 inches 
• Overall Length: 48.81 inches 
• Capacity: 1 Round 
• Weight: 11.90 lbs 
• Trigger Type: Single Set 
• Stock Description: Fixed Pistol Grip with Walnut Finish 
• Sights: Blade Front & Buckhorn Rear 
   

Features 

The falling block action is well suited to the .38-55 cartridge. The lockup is solid and the action cycles smoothly. At 30 inches, the barrel gives the .38-55 enough velocity for deer-sized game and helps with sight radius on paper targets. The single set trigger can be engaged for a lighter pull, which is useful when precise shot placement matters. 
 
At 11.90 lbs this rifle is heavy for its capacity, which is expected for a high-wall single-shot with a long barrel. Most owners use it from a bench or shooting sticks rather than carrying it all day. Factory .38-55 ammunition is limited, so the majority of shooters who run this rifle also reload. 
 
The checkered walnut and case-colored metalwork follow period aesthetics closely. It fits well alongside original Winchesters from the same era and holds up as a working hunting or target rifle.

Owners of the Taylors & Co 1885 High Wall in .38-55 Winchester generally focus on two things: the aesthetics and the shooting experience. The high wall action is appreciated for its tight lockup and smooth lever throw, and the walnut stock draws consistent praise for its fit and finish relative to the price.

Accuracy with the .38-55 cartridge is a common positive. The long barrel and set trigger combination lets shooters put rounds on target consistently at typical silhouette and paper distances. Many owners handload for it, since factory .38-55 is scarce, and report that the chamber accepts both modern and period-spec loads without issue.

The weight (11.90 lbs) comes up regularly. It is not a problem at the bench or on a sled, but anyone who expects to carry it for long periods in the field finds it tiring. A few owners also note that the rear buckhorn sight is functional but not ideal for aging eyes, and they swap in a tang aperture.

Overall the feedback reflects a rifle that suits its intended audience (collectors, Cowboy Action Silhouette competitors, and hunters who value historical chamberings), while acknowledging that it is a specialized tool, not a general-purpose hunting rifle.