TAYLOR’S 1886 FAR WEST | .45-70 | 26-inch Octagonal

The TAYLOR’S & COMPANY 1886 Far West is a traditional lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 26-inch octagonal barrel, blued finish and walnut furniture. It features a color case-hardened receiver and traditional buckhorn rear and bead front sights, and the receiver is drilled and tapped for mounting optics. A rugged variable-power riflescope such as the Vortex Viper PST Gen II 3-15×44 pairs well with this platform for centerfire big-game work while retaining classic handling. Appropriate uses include big-game hunting and recreational/heritage lever-action shooting.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is .45-70 Government.
• The action is a Lever Action mechanism.
• The ATF model is listed as 1886 SPORTING.
• The barrel measures 26 inches and is octagonal.
• The barrel profile includes an octagonal barrel for a traditional appearance.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-18″.
• The overall length is 44.88 inches.
• The unloaded weight is 9.81 lbs..
• The magazine capacity is 8 + 1.
• The receiver is finished in Color Case Hardened Steel.
• The external finish is Blued.
• The stock material is Walnut with a checkered pistol grip and forend.
• The sights are Buckhorn rear and bead front, with an adjustable rear sight.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped for scope mounting.
• The UPC is 839665000427.

Built to combine classic lines with usable modern features, the 1886 Far West offers solid handling and cartridge performance in a traditionally styled package. The octagonal barrel and case-hardened receiver give the rifle a distinctive presence, while the drilled-and-tapped receiver and checkered walnut furniture make it practical for scoped field use or period-correct shooting. For shooters who value authenticity and capability, this model provides a balance of heritage craftsmanship and field-ready features.