Lever Rifle in .44 Mag

cbrenner · Sep 12, 2013

Hi all,

I am looking to find a .44 mag lever rifle to be a mate for my .44 mag Ruger SBH and was looking for feedback from those with experience. I have never owned or shot a lever action before.

Thanks in advance for all the help I know I will get from you all.

byf43 · Sep 12, 2013

Get a "pre-Remlin/Marlington" Marlin 1894 or 1894S (The 1894CB is a GREAT rifle, too.) The 1894CB has an octagonal barrel, and is called "The Cowboy Rifle".

Look for the "JM" proofmark, on the left side (side opposite from loading gate) of the barrel.

The older Marlin rifles (pre-merger/buyout with Remington) rifles command a premium, now. Be prepared.

44man · Sep 12, 2013

i have 2 of the older marlins and they are great.

chooks9 · Sep 12, 2013

I read somewhere that Marlin (Remington) stopped production of the 1894. It's a shame. I know that Winchester used to make the 1894 in 44 Mag, and Miroku is making Winchester marked 1892 rifles in 44Mag equal in quality to pre64 guns.

jimbobborg · Sep 12, 2013

Rossi makes a nice Win 92 clone, but good luck finding one at a reasonable price.

Jimbob2.0 · Sep 12, 2013

The Marlin's are great, but are rapdily exceeding their benefits in price. I have an 1894P and its a great gun.

Consider the Rossi 92, they are a little rougher and require a little work to get perfect but extremely accurate and you wont be afraid to get a ding on it.

Fortunately the .44 magnum guns are the easiest and cheapest to get (.357's command a premium currently).

SRD · Sep 12, 2013

Henry?

thai · Sep 12, 2013

I prefer the Ruger. It is built like a tank and will digestany modern loads available. If you handload, you will be able to roll hotter loads than most other 44mag lever rifles out there. The Ruger will do everything you ask for and at a vreat price.

cbrenner · Sep 13, 2013

Thanks for all the great info. I will start my search.

Does anyone have experience with the new Henry rifes?

SRD · Sep 13, 2013

cbrenner said:
Thanks for all the great info. I will start my search.

Does anyone have experience with the new Henry rifes?

Only with the rimfire (very nice IMO) but I would assume the Big Boy is of the same quality.

cbrenner · Sep 13, 2013

I think they have one in the case at Free State. I will have to check it out.

Vince55 · Sep 13, 2013

Have two lever action Henry rifles. One takes .44's. The Henry Big Boy. Dead accurate at 100 yards.

Jimbob2.0 · Oct 2, 2013

By the way for those of you that like lever guns, Kentucky Gun Company has a whole passel of M92 blems, perfect fodder for cowboy shooting projects. I am so tempted......if I hadnt over bought for 10/1

http://www.kygunco.com/rossi-blem-m92-carbine-44-mag-stainless-101-20-barrel-r92-55011-70640

jimbobborg · Oct 2, 2013

Here's one in .357 http://www.kygunco.com/rossi-blem-m...dened-121-24-octagonal-barrel-r92-51003-70633 I'd rather have this one since I have a .357 revolver and a .45 Colt levergun/revolver combo.

Jimbob2.0 · Oct 6, 2013

jimbobborg said:
Here's one in .357 http://www.kygunco.com/rossi-blem-m...dened-121-24-octagonal-barrel-r92-51003-70633 I'd rather have this one since I have a .357 revolver and a .45 Colt levergun/revolver combo.

Ya, I didnt see any 357 16"ers I could always use a second, ultimate lightweight camp gun. And mainstream enough not to draw too much attention.

Did you see CDNN has Ross 92's in 44-40...........pretty cheap at $399

Coretac · Oct 6, 2013

also had a Henry, Great Gun , Great Company to deal with.

A1Uni · Oct 6, 2013

I have a mint Winchester large loop lever in .44 mag on consignment. Upgraded sights a real tack driver. Contact me if interested.

platekiller · Oct 6, 2013

I had an 1894ss marlin that was the newer one. I would stay away from the newer one. My friend hunts with a Henry in 44 and has nothing but good things to say about them

Jimbob2.0 · Oct 7, 2013

A1Uniform said:
I have a mint Winchester large loop lever in .44 mag on consignment. Upgraded sights a real tack driver. Contact me if interested.

I forgot about that, that is a very sharp gun for those who like large loops. I saw it in person if the OP wants someone to vouch for A1 on this.

I still may have one of those Rossi .44-40's sent your way myself.......a caliber I always wanted to play with.

MattTheGunslinger · Oct 13, 2013

I have had my 3 Henry .22s for a few years and all are amazing quality. For and finish are second to none. Accuracy is fantastic. I just picked up the Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt today and quality is just as good as their other rifles. IMHO, there is no other US company that matches the quality for the price.

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