The Taylors and Company 1866 Sporting is a lever-action rifle built on the classic Yellowboy-style platform with a forged brass frame and period-correct appointments. It features a blued octagonal barrel, walnut rifle-style straight stock, and dovetail-mounted buckhorn rear with a blade front sight. This listing describes the right-hand, full-size configuration as supplied in manufacturer data.
Key Specifications
- Caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- Action is Lever Action.
- The barrel measures 20 inches and is octagonal.
- Barrel description: 20″ Octagon.
- Frame material is Brass.
- Finish includes a Blued barrel with a Brass metal finish on the frame.
- Stock is Walnut in a straight rifle-style profile.
- Sights are a Front blade and Buckhorn rear.
- Handedness is Right Hand.
- Trigger type is Standard.
This 1866 Sporting model blends historic styling and traditional materials with modern manufacturing consistency, making it suitable for historical reproduction shooting, casual range use, or as a period-correct addition to a collection. Its brass-framed construction and walnut furnishing deliver authentic appearance and handling for those who appreciate classic lever-action designs.
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