Taylor & Company Sharps Business Rifle .45-70 Government, 28-inch Barrel, Walnut

The Taylor & Company Sharps Business Rifle in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 220088) is a lighter version of the traditional Sharps sporting rifle, built for shooters who want classic Old West styling without the weight of a full-length barrel. Taylor’s & Co. fits a 28-inch octagonal barrel and pairs it with the classic walnut stock and schnabel forend the Sharps line is known for. The shorter barrel trims overall weight compared to the full sporting rifle, making this Business model a more versatile choice for shooters who want a lighter-handling single-shot in a proven cartridge. At 11.45 pounds shipped, it still carries the heft serious .45-70 shooters expect. Among Old West reproductions in the single shot rifles category, this Business Rifle is built for cartridge shooters who want a lighter-handling Sharps.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government, a heavy cartridge with a long single-shot rifle history.
• The 28-inch octagonal barrel trims weight compared to the full sporting rifle.
• The stock is walnut, matching the rifle’s classic Sharps styling.
• Fitted with a schnabel forend for a period-correct profile.
• Ships at 11.45 pounds, still substantial enough for heavy cartridge recoil.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the stock made of? Walnut, with a classic schnabel forend.

How does this compare to the full sporting rifle? The Business Rifle uses a shorter barrel for lighter overall weight.

What caliber is this rifle chambered in? .45-70 Government.

Buy the Taylor & Company Sharps Business Rifle

A lighter-handling octagonal barrel and classic walnut styling make this Business Rifle a versatile Sharps reproduction. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.