The Taylor’s & Company 1886 Takedown Classic in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 220092) is a lever-action rifle built around a 26-inch octagonal barrel that separates into two parts for traveling or packing into remote areas. Taylor’s & Company finishes the receiver in color case hardened steel over a traditionally blued barrel, and builds the rifle with a walnut stock for right-hand shooters. Among lever-action rifles in the lever action rifles category, this Takedown Classic favors big-game hunters who want a traditional .45-70 lever gun that packs down for travel.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government.
• Operates as a takedown lever-action rifle.
• Features a 26-inch octagonal barrel.
• Uses a 1-in-18-inch rate of twist.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with an 8+1-round capacity.
• Finished with color case hardened steel and traditional bluing.
• Built with a walnut stock.
• Fitted with a dovetail blade front and dovetail buckhorn rear sight.
• Configured for right-hand shooters.
• Ships at approximately 12.1 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this rifle be taken apart? Yes, it breaks down into two parts for travel or backcountry packing.

What is the magazine capacity? 8+1 rounds in .45-70 Government.

What sights does it use? A dovetail blade front sight with a dovetail buckhorn rear sight.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1886 Takedown Classic

A traditional color case hardened .45-70 lever gun that packs down for travel is exactly what the Takedown Classic delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.