Taylors and Company 220012 1874 Down Under | .45-70 | 32″

The Taylors and Company 1874 Down Under is a full-size single-shot sporting rifle chambered in .45-70 Government with a 32″ octagonal barrel and a color case-hardened receiver. It pairs a traditional octagon-barrel profile and hand-fitted oiled walnut furniture with modern CNC machining for consistent fit and finish. For optics, a Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16×44 is a practical option under $1,000 that provides usable magnification and a clear sight picture for the rifle’s intended ranges. Typical applications include big-game hunting with large calibers and precision vintage-style target shooting.

Product Specifications

• The action is Break Open.
• The caliber is .45-70 Government.
• The capacity is 1rd.
• The barrel measures 32 inches and has an octagonal contour.
• The barrel finish is Blued steel.
• The barrel has 6 grooves.
• The rate of twist is 1:18 RH.
• The sights are a dovetail blade front and a dovetail ladder rear.
• The stock is finished in oiled checkered walnut and is fixed.
• The trigger is a double set trigger.
• The frame/receiver finish is color case hardened.
• The safety is a tang safety.
• The overall length is 49 inches.
• The weight is approximately 10.60 lbs.
• The UPC is 839665005040.

This 1874 Down Under model blends a historic silhouette with modern machining to deliver a single-shot platform aimed at shooters who appreciate traditional form and measured performance. The octagonal barrel and hand-fitted walnut present a classic look while features such as a predrilled tang for Creedmoor-style sights and a double set trigger support deliberate, accurate shooting. If you value a rifle with period-correct aesthetics and a robust chambering for large-game applications, this rifle offers those characteristics in a full-size package.

Owners commonly praise its craftsmanship and target-grade accuracy, and many note the authentic case-hardened finish and hand-fit walnut stock as standout features.