The Taylors and Company 1874 Down Under is a heritage single-shot sporting rifle that reproduces the classic 1874 Sharps design with modern manufacturing techniques. It pairs a 32-inch octagonal barrel and a color case-hardened receiver with a hand-finished oiled walnut stock. CNC-machined metal components and traditional double set-trigger operation aim to deliver a blend of craftsmanship and measured accuracy suitable for hunting and precision target work.
Key Specifications
- Chambered in .45-70 Government.
- The octagonal barrel measures 32 inches and features a blued steel finish.
- The barrel uses a 1:18 RH rate of twist.
- Feed system is a 1 round single-shot capacity.
- Action is a Break Open single-shot mechanism.
- Equipped with a double set trigger for traditional set-trigger operation.
- Features a oiled walnut fixed stock with a checkered forend and Hartford-style pewter tip.
- Overall length is 49 inches with a listed weight of 10.60 lbs.
- Finishes include a color case-hardened receiver paired with a blued barrel.
- Sights include a dovetail blade front and a dovetail ladder rear, and the manual safety is a tang safety.
With its combination of period-correct aesthetics and modern machining, the 1874 Down Under offers informed shooters a reliable single-shot platform for serious field use or deliberate target work. Its conservative ergonomics, premium finishes, and traditional trigger arrangement make it a compelling option for those seeking a classic Sharps-style rifle executed to contemporary standards.
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