The Taylor’s & Company 1886 Ridge Runner Takedown in .45-70 Government (brand part no. 220091) pairs the strong 1886 lever action with a take-down design, letting hunters break the rifle apart for compact backcountry travel. Taylor’s & Company builds the rifle around an 18.5-inch half-octagonal barrel finished in matte blue, and pairs a Skinner rear sight for fast, durable field aiming. The lever action feeds from a tubular magazine with a 4-round capacity, uses a black soft-touch padded stock, and ships at approximately 7.8 pounds. Among lever action rifles, the Ridge Runner favors backcountry hunters who want a compact, packable .45-70 lever gun.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in .45-70 Government.
• Rate of twist is 1-in-18-inch.
• Feeds from a tubular magazine with a 4-round capacity.
• Features an 18.5-inch half-octagonal barrel, finished in matte blue.
• Uses a take-down design for compact storage and transport.
• Built with a walnut stock under a black soft-touch overlay.
• Equipped with a muzzle brake to tame .45-70 recoil.
• Equipped with a dovetail fiber-optic front sight and Skinner peep rear sight.
• Ships at approximately 7.8 pounds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this rifle be broken down for travel? Yes, it uses a take-down design that separates the barrel from the receiver.

What is the magazine capacity? The tubular magazine holds 4 rounds of .45-70 Government.

What sights does it use? A dovetail fiber-optic front sight paired with a Skinner peep rear sight.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1886 Ridge Runner Takedown

A compact, packable .45-70 lever gun for backcountry travel is exactly what the Ridge Runner delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.