Taylor Uberti 1885 Single Shot High-wall Rifle 45 Colt With Straight Stock, Single Trigger, And 30" Barrel Case Hardened Frame
Features: Forged steel, color case hardened frame and blue barrel finish, straight stock and single trigger assembly. Optional U870063A Longer Tang Screw for sight placement sold separately.
Using the Browning patent, the 1885 Single Shot was produced from September 1885 through the end of 1920, a period when target shooting was extremely popular. The Single Shot was beautiful, strong, and well-made in every detail. About 65 types of cartridges can be used in this firearm; that’s more than any other. Features a case-hardened frame and blue barrel finish. Optional U870063A Longer Tang Screw for sight placement sold separately. Model features a straight stock and single trigger. Case hardened receiver.
Item Number 882
Barrel Length 30 Inch
Caliber 45 Colt
Capacity 1
Weight 9.5 lbs
Grip/Stock Walnut Straight Stock
Manufacturer Uberti
Sights Buckhorn Rear Sight, Blade Front Sight
Overall Length 47 Inches
Imported By Taylor And Company
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
