Taylor's & Co. & Company 220091 .45-70 Govt 18.5" 5-Round Rifle

The Taylor's & Co. Company 220091 .45-70 Govt 18.5" 5-Round Rifle delivers proven stopping power in a compact, leveraged platform designed for hunters, sport shooters, and tactical professionals who demand reliability in demanding environments. Built on the legacy of the classic Winchester lever-action design, this rifle bridges historical accuracy with modern ergonomics, making it an ideal choice for those seeking authentic handling characteristics combined with contemporary manufacturing standards. The .45-70 Government cartridge remains one of the most respected medium-to-heavy game rounds available, trusted across North America for its terminal performance and versatility.

This rifle features an 18.5-inch barrel profile that balances velocity retention with maneuverability in field conditions—critical for both brush hunting and tactical deployment scenarios. The 5-round magazine capacity provides sufficient firepower for most applications while maintaining quick reload cycles characteristic of lever-action operation. Weighing 9 pounds, the Taylor's & Co. .45-70 delivers manageable recoil impulse and minimal muzzle rise, allowing shooters to maintain sight picture between shots and execute precision follow-up fire. The lever-action mechanism offers mechanical reliability independent of external power sources, making it dependable across temperature extremes and adverse weather.

Law enforcement and military personnel in rifle-qualified positions benefit from this platform's intuitive manual safety system and rapid target re-acquisition geometry. Hunters pursuing medium to large game will appreciate the .45-70's legendary accuracy potential and ethical impact characteristics. The compact 48.5-inch overall length makes this rifle suitable for vehicle storage, confined spaces, and close-quarters hunting scenarios without sacrificing sight radius or handling stability. Compatible with standard .45-70 Government ammunition, shooters enjoy access to factory loads ranging from reduced-recoil practice rounds to premium hunting ammunition across multiple manufacturers.