Description
The 1892 Wildlands Takedown from Taylors and Company takes the timeless Model 1892 action and dresses it for hard use. Built by Chiappa on CNC-machined steel, this .44 Magnum carbine wears a gray Cerakote finish over its metalwork and a gray laminate stock, a combination that handles rain, snow, and sweaty summer hikes far better than traditional blued steel and oiled walnut. The takedown design is the real headline here. The rifle separates into two compact halves in seconds, so it slides into a backpack, a small case, or behind the seat of a truck or bush plane without a fuss.
Wildlands Sights and Handling in the Field
The sight setup on this 1892 Wildlands is smart. A Skinner peep rear rides on a scout-style Picatinny rail, giving you a fast, uncluttered aiming picture that works great in low light and thick cover, while the fiber optic front bead grabs whatever light is available. If you ever want to run a red dot or scout optic, the rail is already there waiting. The wide lever loop is wrapped in paracord for a sure grip with gloves on, and the whole rifle balances right at the receiver the way a good 92 should.
Why the .44 Mag Wildlands Takedown Earns Its Keep
Out of a 16.5 inch half-octagon barrel, .44 Magnum picks up serious velocity over a revolver, making this a legitimate deer and hog rifle inside 100 yards and a solid companion in bear country. It also cycles .44 Special for lighter practice sessions that are easy on the shoulder. The muzzle is threaded (13.5×1 LH) under a thread protector, capacity is 5+1 in the tube, and the rifle runs right around 7 pounds with an overall length near 34.6 inches. Add the included paracord sling and you have a genuinely packable brush gun that carries all day, stows small, and still points like the classic it is built from.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Taylors and Company (built by Chiappa)
- Manufacturer Part Number: 220098
- UPC: 810012513142
- Caliber: .44 Magnum (also accepts .44 Special)
- Action: Lever Action, Takedown
- Barrel Length: 16.5" Half-Octagon, Threaded 13.5×1 LH
- Capacity: 5+1
- Twist Rate: 1:20"
- Sights: Skinner Peep Rear / Fiber Optic Front
- Optics Mount: Scout-Style Picatinny Rail
- Finish: Gray Cerakote
- Stock: Gray Laminate
- Overall Length: 34.6"
- Weight: Approx. 7 lbs
- Lever: Wide Loop, Paracord Wrapped
What’s Included
- Taylors & Company 1892 Wildlands Takedown rifle
- Paracord sling
- Muzzle thread protector
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the takedown feature work on the 1892 Wildlands TD?
The rifle separates into two halves at the receiver, splitting the barrel and magazine tube assembly from the action and buttstock. No tools are needed and it takes just a few seconds, which makes it easy to stash in a pack, a short case, or a vehicle. Reassembly is quick and the rifle returns to zero well for a peep-sighted brush gun.
Can the Taylors 1892 Wildlands shoot .44 Special?
Yes. Like most .44 Magnum lever guns, it will chamber and fire .44 Special, which is a nice option for low-recoil practice or plinking. As with any tube-fed lever action, stick to flat-nose or approved bullet profiles for safe magazine loading.
Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor or muzzle device?
It is. The 16.5 inch half-octagon barrel is threaded in the 13.5×1 LH metric pattern and ships with a thread protector installed. That pattern is common on European-made barrels, so you may want a 13.5×1 LH to 5/8×24 adapter to run most American suppressors and muzzle devices.
Can I mount an optic on the 1892 Wildlands Takedown?
Yes, the Skinner peep rear sight sits on a scout-style Picatinny rail ahead of the receiver, so a red dot or long eye relief scout scope bolts right on. Plenty of owners run a small red dot cowitnessed with the irons. The fiber optic front and peep rear are plenty capable on their own if you prefer to keep it simple.




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