Taylors and Company 1892 Alaskan Take-Down .44 Rem Mag 16″ RH

The Taylors and Company 1892 Alaskan Take-Down .44 Rem Mag 16″ RH is a purpose-built lever gun for hunters who need a compact, fast-handling rifle that packs .44 Magnum punch in a takedown package. Chambered in .44 Rem Mag with a 16″ octagon barrel and 7+1 capacity, this rifle uses a simplified ramp elevator for reliable feeding and ships with Skinner Express sights. The barrel is drilled and tapped for optics, and the takedown design lets you break it down for transport or storage in seconds. This is a working rifle for close-range field work, built on the classic 1892 pattern with modern upgrades.

Key Features

• Takedown Design — Why it matters: The barrel and magazine tube separate from the receiver in seconds, making this rifle packable in a backpack or case for hiking, horseback, or truck travel without losing zero.
• 16″ Octagon Barrel — Why it matters: The short, heavy-profile barrel keeps the rifle balanced and maneuverable in tight brush, while the octagon shape adds rigidity for consistent accuracy with .44 Mag loads.
• Skinner Express Sights — Why it matters: The front and rear sights are low-profile, durable, and designed for fast target acquisition at close to medium ranges — no fiber optics to break in the field.
• Drilled and Tapped Receiver — Why it matters: You can mount a red dot or low-power scope without gunsmithing, giving you modern sighting options while keeping the classic lever-action feel.
• Simplified Ramp Elevator — Why it matters: The feeding system is engineered to handle .44 Mag and .44 Special rounds reliably, reducing the risk of jams when cycling quickly on game.

Who It’s For

This rifle is for the hunter who works tight cover — thick woods, alder thickets, or Alaskan brush where shots are inside 100 yards. It’s also for the shooter who wants a takedown lever gun for a survival kit, truck gun, or camp rifle. If you run a .44 Mag revolver as a sidearm, this rifle shares ammo and gives you a shoulder-fired option with the same cartridge.

Pros & Cons

• Pros: Compact and packable; reliable feeding with .44 Mag and .44 Special; Skinner sights are rugged and accurate; drilled and tapped for optics; classic 1892 action is smooth and fast.
• Cons: The 16″ barrel limits muzzle velocity compared to longer barrels — expect about 100-150 fps less than a 20″ tube with .44 Mag loads. Also, the takedown mechanism adds a small amount of play at the joint over time (per owner reports), though it doesn’t affect point of impact at typical hunting ranges.

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Last updated: April 2026

According to industry data, lever-action rifles account for roughly 12% of the U.S. rifle market annually, with .44 Mag being the second most popular pistol-caliber lever gun after .357 Mag. The Taylors 1892 Alaskan fills a specific niche for shooters who need a takedown option in a hard-hitting caliber.

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