The Taylors & Company Gibbs is a percussion muzzleloading rifle chambered for .45 Cal, built with a 32-inch barrel. It uses percussion-cap ignition rather than a cartridge-based action, following a traditional long-rifle profile associated with classic reproduction firearms. The 32-inch barrel falls within the manufacturer's stated 32 to 32.99-inch length range for this model, and the rifle is cataloged under SKU 210065 for this specific caliber and barrel configuration. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Taylors & Company 
• Model: Gibbs 
• Caliber: .45 Cal 
• Barrel Length: 32 inches 
• SKU: 210065 
• UPC: 8029874001366 
   

Detailed Features 

• Percussion-cap ignition typical of traditional muzzleloading rifles 
• 32-inch barrel places it in the manufacturer's 32 to 32.99-inch length range for this model 
• Muzzle-loading design built to a classic, period-style long-rifle profile 
• Chambered for .45 Cal percussion loading 
• UPC 8029874001366 identifies this exact caliber and barrel configuration

Owners of the Gibbs percussion rifle from Taylors & Company tend to comment on the fit and finish typical of traditional reproduction muzzleloaders, praising crisp lock work and a well-fitted stock. The percussion ignition is straightforward to maintain, though a few owners mention that keeping the nipple and lock clean takes more attention than a modern cartridge action.

In use, the long barrel and traditional stock give the rifle a front-heavy balance that many owners like for slow, deliberate shooting from a rest, while others find it less handy for offhand work. The classic profile appeals to shooters focused on traditional percussion shooting rather than fast target transitions.

On value, buyers see the Gibbs as an entry point into percussion rifle shooting without the cost of a fully custom build. Traditional accessories like percussion caps and round balls are widely available, though some owners note that finding load data and components takes more effort than for a modern cartridge rifle.