The Taylor’s & Company Uberti 1885 High Wall (brand part no. 550217) is a falling-block single-shot rifle chambered in .45-70 Government, recreating the Browning-patent Single Shot produced from 1885 through 1920 when long-range target shooting was at its peak. Taylor’s & Company imports this Uberti-built reproduction with a 32-inch octagonal blued barrel, a case-hardened frame, and a walnut straight stock with a single trigger — the same strong, beautifully made pattern that once chambered more cartridge types than any other rifle of its era. Buckhorn rear and blade front sights keep the sight picture traditional for black-powder silhouette and vintage target work.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government.
• The barrel measures 32 inches in a traditional octagonal profile with a blued finish.
• The action is a falling-block single shot based on the original Browning patent.
• The frame is case hardened for a period-correct two-tone look.
• The stock is a walnut straight-grip design with a single trigger.
• The sights are a buckhorn rear and blade front.
• The overall length is 49 inches, weighing about 10 pounds.
• An optional longer tang screw for tang-sight mounting is sold separately by the manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this a lever-action repeater? No — the under lever operates a falling-block action, making the 1885 High Wall a single-shot rifle, not a repeating lever gun.

Who manufactures this rifle? Uberti builds the reproduction in Italy, imported by Taylor’s & Company.

Can a tang sight be mounted? Yes, with the manufacturer’s optional longer tang screw, sold separately.

Buy the Uberti 1885 High Wall Rifle

Browning-patent falling-block heritage in a long-barreled .45-70 target rifle is exactly what this 1885 High Wall delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.