The Taylors & Company 1885 High Wall is a classic single-shot rifle rooted in late 19th century American design, built for deliberate long-range target shooting and precision work. It pairs a broached, octagon high-carbon steel barrel in a matte blued finish with a color case hardened steel receiver and a checkered walnut pistol-grip stock. The rifle is configured right-hand with a single-set trigger and a tang drilled and tapped for tang-sight mounting.
Key Specifications
- Chambered for .38-55 Winchester.
- Capacity is 1rd, reflecting its single-shot design.
- The action is a Break Open single-set trigger setup.
- The barrel measures 30″ and is broached with an octagon profile.
- Barrel profile is Octagon for traditional balance and sighting.
- The receiver finish is Color Case Hardened steel.
- Stock is a Fixed w/Pistol Grip style in a brown walnut finish.
- Overall length is 48.81″ for stable handling.
- Weight is 11.67 lbs, placing it in the established weight range for target rigs.
- Sights are Dovetail Blade Front/Dovetail Buckhorn Rear for traditional aperture and open-sight use.
This 1885 High Wall example offers a historically faithful single-shot platform with modern attention to fit and finish. Its combination of an octagon blued barrel, case-hardened receiver, and checkered walnut stock gives a stable, deliberate handling characteristic well-suited to long-range target work and disciplined field use. For shooters who value traditional lines, precise trigger control, and a single-shot discipline, this rifle provides a straightforward, durable choice.
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