Lever action rifles

[Fletch]

That is one sexy looking freaking gun man! I know you never will but I cant sleep without saying it, If you ever start selling guns I better get a call about that one!

That old 38/55 is very sweet... From the curved butt plate down to that long octagon barrel, just gives you goose bumps to handle it..

 

[CJD3]

That old 38/55 is very sweet... From the curved butt plate down to that long octagon barrel, just gives you goose bumps to handle it..

I waited most of my life to get to hunt with it. And then a fair weather day to carry it.
He dropped where he stood.
I did a write up on the hunt called “This old Marlin”. It here somewhere.

 

[mike hunt]

 

[Fletch]

Guess one other thing to consider is... What ammo is readily available... I've been trying to find 35 Remington for a couple years now... I probably have enough boxes to last me till I move on... But a man never has enough...

 

[CJD3]

I’m kinda surprised a man of your caliber doesn’t have one already Jim .

 

[giles]

I’m kinda surprised a man of your caliber doesn’t have one already Jim .

It would look good on his new tractor...just sayin

 

[CJD3]

Since we are all enjoying this thread, I will share this. I have always had an love of Lever action guns and revolvers. Its something about the construction and mechanical cycling of them. Bolt action comes second. I have one left I want to hunt with and take a deer.

A Winchester model 1876 in the 45-60 caliber. Made around 1882, Its large, heavy and reeks an untold history of wear-an-tear for a gun 141 years old. It cycles like butter. Smooth and distinct... As a child I remember seeing it hanging with the other family guns. Mostly all utility like single shot shotguns, iron sight 22's and the couple of odd ball ones.

To a 10 year old boy, It was huge compared to the others. I was sure it was for hunting huge bear, moose, buffalo or elephants. A life time later, It sits, waiting to once again go afield.
I read it will take a 300 gr. round and produce 1,390 ft/s velocity / 1,287 ft⋅lbf energy.

 

[Jackalope]

I waited most of my life to get to hunt with it. And then a fair weather day to carry it.
He dropped where he stood.
I did a write up on the hunt called “This old Marlin”. It here somewhere.

I remember that story. Such an awesome piece of history and it shows by how much you care for it.

 

[Jackalope]

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Speaking of 35s. He he haw haw.

 

[Fletch]

Very nice gun CJ... Old guns are neat.. Would be cool to know the exact history of each... I have a 1903 Springfield which I got back in the early 60's....Some say they are highly sought after just for the action....

 

[Jackalope]

Since we are all enjoying this thread, I will share this. I have always had an love of Lever action guns and revolvers. Its something about the construction and mechanical cycling of them. Bolt action comes second. I have one left I want to hunt with and take a deer.

A Winchester model 1876 in the 45-60 caliber. Made around 1882, Its large heavy and reeks an untold history of wear-an-tear for a gun 141 years old. It cycles like butter. Smooth and distinct... As a child I remember seeing it hanging with the other family guns. Mostly all utility like single shot shotguns, iron sight 22's and the couple of odd ball ones.

To a 10 year old boy, It was huge compared to the others. I was sure it was for hunting huge bear, moose, buffalo or elephants. A life time later, It sits, waiting to once again go afield.
I read it will take a 300 gr. round and produce 1,390 ft/s velocity / 1,287 ft⋅lbf energy.

Wow. Just wow. Man if a gun could talk.

 

[Fletch]

Nice gun Joe...

 

[Hedgelj]

Holy shit down my neck, when did a Win 94 become a $1,200 - $1,500 rifle!! . I'm even having a time finding a JM-stamped Marlin for under $750. That was a $400 rifle just 10 years ago! I can remember seeing marlins on the shelf at my local Walmart 20 years ago for $350. No wonder people are buying synthetic guns, apparently wood adds $700+ to their price. . Dustin you better start hitting the pawn shops brother, no way id give that for a rifle.

I sold my 9422 for $1200
My 44mag ss1984 went for $1100

 

[CJD3]

Wow. Just wow. Man if a gun could talk.

I say that every time I look at it or the 38-55.

 

[jagermeister]

I’m kinda surprised a man of your caliber doesn’t have one already Jim .

Actually, I do have a nice Henry .22 that I really love. It was passed on to me from my wife’s grandfather. But now that @Jackalope shit all over Henry, I feel like I gotta find a REAL lever gun.

 

[Jackalope]

I sold my 9422 for $1200
My 44mag ss1984 went for $1100

Man. Makes me almost feel bad for buying this Win 94 30-30 off Bigcountry for $200 bucks a few years back when he sold it on here. I had no clue and obviously he didn't either.

 

[Jackalope]

Actually, I do have a nice Henry .22 that I really love. It was passed on to me from my wife’s grandfather. But now that @Jackalope shit all over Henry, I feel like I gotta find a REAL lever gun.

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Hey I said it was purely personal opinion based in nostalgia. . They make a fantastic gun, I just don't care for the marketing. They're a modern gun company playing cowboy. At least Uberti and Cimarron are honest about it.

Plus they went and did this bullshit, which is pretty unforgivable in my book. it even uses a box magazine. I hates em

 

[Dustinb80]

Man. Makes me almost feel bad for buying this Win 94 30-30 off Bigcountry for $200 bucks a few years back when he sold it on here. I had no clue and obviously he didn't either.

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That's the one he sold out from under me. Told him I was extremely interested. Cock sucker

 

[Bowhunter57]

Where would you guys rate Cimmaron and Uberti for quality lever-action rifles?
I'm not a fan of Henry and Marlin rifles are either too highly priced or can't be found.
I've read enough reviews on Rossi to make me question them.

 

["J"]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/960736992

It‘s sold but they’ll make more for ya @Dustinb80