Taylor & Co 1886 Sporting Classic .45-70 Lever Action
Classic lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 with 26" barrel, 8-round capacity, and walnut furniture. Drilled and tapped for Creedmoor sights. Built on the legendary Winchester Model 1886 platform.
A Rifle for the Ages
The Taylor & Co 1886 Sporting Classic represents a faithful reproduction of one of America's most storied rifle designs. Based on the original Winchester Model 1886—the last and greatest of Winchester's "big frame" lever-action rifles—this rifle carries forward a legacy of reliability and power that has proven itself across more than a century of hunting and sport shooting.
Design and Heritage
The Model 1886 was the final lever-action rifle designed by the Browning brothers and earned its reputation as "The Universal Big Game Rifle." Chambered here in the venerable .45-70 Government cartridge, this rifle delivers the stopping power that made it a favorite of professional hunters and serious sportsmen.
Technical Excellence
- Caliber: .45-70 Government
- Capacity: 8 rounds
- Barrel: 26 inches, broach-rifled for accuracy
- Action: Lever-action with forged and CNC-machined frame
- Sights: Drilled and tapped for Creedmoor side-frame mounts
- Stock: Walnut with checkered pistol grip and forend
- Finish: Blue barrel and frame
Built to Last
Every component reflects the quality standards of the original design. The broach-rifled barrel ensures consistent accuracy, while the walnut furniture provides both durability and classic aesthetics. The checkered grip surfaces offer secure handling in the field, and the robust lever action cycles with the smooth authority you expect from a rifle of this caliber.
Whether you're hunting big game or enjoying the timeless satisfaction of lever-action shooting, the 1886 Sporting Classic delivers the performance and heritage that define American rifle craftsmanship.
