Taylor/Chiappa 1892 Rifle .45 Colt 20" Full Octagon Barrel Case Hardened Reciever Walnut Stock
The 1892 Rifle was mechanically stronger and less costly to produce than the ’73. A total of 1,004,675 of the 1892s, in both solid and take-down models, were manufactured from 1892 to 1941. Taylor’s & Co. is proud to offer reproductions of these favorites
Barrel Length 20 Inch Octagonal
Caliber .45LC (.45 Colt)
Capacity 10
Weight 6.2 lbs
Finish Blue Finish with Case Hardened Frame
Stock Walnut with Oil Finish
Sights Buckhorn Rear Sight, Blade Front Sight
Overall Length 38 Inches
Imported By Taylor And Company Manufactured By: Chiappa In Italy
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
