The Taylor’s 1886 Ridge Runner Takedown is a short, modern take on the Browning-designed 1886, chambered in .45-70 Government (Taylor’s & Company part no. 220091). It has an 18.5-inch half octagonal barrel that is threaded 5/8×24 and ships with a muzzle brake, a matte black finish and a black textured walnut stock. The takedown design lets the barrel come off the receiver, which makes it easier to pack for camp or travel. Chiappa builds it with an integrated rail peep rear sight and a fiber optic front for fast sight pictures on big game.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .45-70 Government, a heavy-bullet cartridge with a long record in lever rifles.
• The barrel is 18.5 inches, half octagonal and matte blued, with six grooves and a right-hand 1-in-18-inch twist.
• The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24, and the maker includes a threaded cap for use when the brake is not installed.
• A muzzle brake is included, supplied with the rifle by the maker.
• Magazine capacity is 4 rounds, a trim tube for a short, fast-handling carbine.
• The rifle is a takedown design, with interrupted threads on the receiver that let the barrel be removed; the muzzle brake must come off before disassembly.
• The front sight is a dovetail fiber optic, which shows up well in low light at dawn and dusk.
• The rear sight is an integrated rail peep sight, a Skinner-style aperture with a rail for added mounting options.
• The stock and forend are black textured walnut with a rubber butt pad, which cushions recoil and resists weather.
• The finish is matte black on the frame and barrel, with sling mounts and a D-shaped lever fitted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it come with a muzzle brake? Yes. The barrel is threaded 5/8×24 and the maker includes a muzzle brake, along with a threaded cap to use when the brake is not installed.

How does the takedown work? The lever is opened, the disassembly lever on the magazine tube unscrews the tube from the receiver, and the barrel then twists 90 degrees to separate. The muzzle brake must be removed before disassembly.

How many rounds does it hold? The maker lists a capacity of 4 rounds in .45-70 Government.

Buy the Taylor’s & Company 1886 Ridge Runner Takedown Lever Rifle, .45-70 Government, 18.5-Inch Threaded Barrel with Muzzle Brake, 4-Round

The Ridge Runner is built for hunters who walk far and need a short .45-70 that handles well in timber and brush. The threaded brake and takedown layout set it apart from a standard 1886, and the black textured finish suits rough country. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more lever action rifles here.