Taylors and Company 1886 Sporting Classic .45-70 | 26″ Barrel

The Taylors and Company 1886 Sporting Classic is a traditional large-frame lever-action rifle chambered in .45-70 with an 8-round capacity and a 26″ barrel, finished with a walnut stock. It follows the classic Browning 1886 lineage and presents the ergonomics and handling expected from a big-frame sporting lever rifle. For optics, a low- to mid-power riflescope such as the Leupold VX-Freedom 2-7×33 pairs well for brush and close-to-moderate range work while staying comfortably under $1,000.

Common real-world applications include big-game hunting and historical/heritage shooting events where period-correct ergonomics and handling are priorities.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is listed as Taylors and Company.
• The model is the 1886 Sporting Classic.
• The rifle is categorized as a lever-action firearm.
• The chambering is .45-70.
• The magazine holds 8 rounds.
• The barrel length is 26 inches.
• The stock material is walnut with a checkered pistol grip and forend.
• The barrel is described as broach rifled in the supplied product text.
• The barrel and magazine are finished blued according to the provided description.
• The action/frame is described as forged and CNC machined with a blue finish for the standard version.
• The rifle is stated to be drilled and tapped for a side frame mount Creedmoor sight and supplied with a bolt Creedmoor sight, per the product text.
• Some versions reference a premium model with a case-hardened frame and butt cap.
• The UPC is 810012513128.

Built in the traditional big-frame lever-action style, this rifle balances classic lines with the capability expected of a .45-70 service cartridge. The 26-inch broach-rifled barrel and walnut furniture give it a period-appropriate look and handling profile that suits hunters working in dense cover as well as shooters participating in historical rifle matches. Its drilled-and-tapped frame accepts side mounts for optics, allowing modern aiming solutions without altering the rifle’s character.