The Taylor’s 1892 Alaskan .357 Magnum is a takedown lever rifle in matte chrome with a 16-inch threaded barrel (Taylor’s & Company part no. LC1/220096). Chiappa builds it on the 1892 action, and Taylor’s says it was designed for hunters who want a fast-handling rifle. It has a black textured walnut stock and forend, a rubber butt pad, a fiber optic front sight and a rail peep rear. At under six pounds it is an easy carry for hunting and packing.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .357 Magnum, a flat-shooting revolver cartridge in a lever rifle.
• The barrel is 16 inches, half octagonal, in matte chrome steel, with six grooves and a right-hand 1-in-18.75-inch twist.
• The barrel is threaded 5/8×24, ready for a muzzle device.
• Magazine capacity is 5 rounds, a compact tube for a short rifle.
• The rifle is a takedown design, so it can be separated for packing and travel.
• The front sight is a dovetail fiber optic, and the rear is an integrated rail peep sight.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the barrel threaded? Yes. Taylor’s lists the barrel as threaded 5/8×24.

How much does it weigh? The maker lists 5.95 pounds, with an overall length of 34 inches.

What is the stock made of? The stock and forend are black textured walnut, and the butt pad is rubber.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1892 Alaskan Takedown Lever Rifle, .357 Magnum, 16-Inch Threaded Barrel, Matte Chrome, 5-Round

A short, light and threaded lever gun is a niche the Alaskan fills well, and the matte chrome finish stands up to weather. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more lever action rifles in the same category.