Taylors and Company 1874 Down Under .45-70, 32″ Barrel

About this product

The 1874 Down Under is a reproduction-style single-shot rifle that pairs traditional aesthetics with modern machining. It features a color case-hardened frame, a 32″ octagonal blued barrel, and a hand-oiled walnut stock with a Hartford-style forend tip. The rifle is drilled and tapped on the upper tang for Creedmoor-style rear sight mounting and has dovetailed front and rear sight fittings. Intended for target shooting, period-style field use, and collecting, it delivers classic lines and simple, reliable operation.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .45-70 Government for traditional big-bore performance.
• The barrel length is 32 inches in an octagonal contour.
• The barrel contour is Octagonal with a blued steel finish.
• The receiver and selected metal parts have a color case hardened finish.
• The capacity is 1 round in the single-shot configuration.
• The action type is Break Open single-shot for simple, reliable operation.
• The overall length is 49 inches for a full-size profile.
• The weight is 10.60 lbs as specified.
• The stock is finished in hand-oiled walnut with a Hartford-style forend tip.
• The rifle uses a double set trigger and has a tang-mounted safety.

With its period-correct appearance, precision CNC-machined metalwork, and straightforward single-shot operation, this 1874 Down Under model is well suited to shooters and collectors who value traditional design and reliable function. The combination of octagonal blued barrel, case-hardened receiver, and quality walnut furniture delivers a historically styled rifle ready for range work, target shooting, or display in a carefully curated collection.