Which make and Model Lever Action?

damifinowfish · Feb 25, 2013

.38/.357 is my favorite of all the lever actions I've shoot. Older the better, easy to reload, brass is plentiful, bullets are easy to cast, and easy on the shoulder. So So for a meat gun. Highest capacity magazine.

Take a look at Henry. I do not own one yet but I have one on my wish list.

Bootknife · Feb 25, 2013

I saw a Henry in 45-70 the other day ...Tube feed no less ...Who knew/ Pretty stout looking,nicely finished,Dark Blue w/Stamped checkering $700 or so I think!

briwayjones · Feb 26, 2013

BradMacc82 said:
But realistically, what's the furthest shot you expect to take in this area hunting deer?? The furthest shot I've had yet on a deer in the tri-state area has only been around 160 - 175 yards, well within the 30-30's comfort zone.

For the AVERAGE distance in this area, the 30-30 will do just fine. If your in a more open area, exceeding 300 yards consistently - then yeah, by all means, step up some.

Yeah if you're in the woods around here you're not going to be shooting that far. Personally I hunt in WV on family property. There are woods but also fields with shots that could go up to 400yds. Although we don't shoot that far. But we get chance at shots fairly often from about 250yds - 320+yds. Personal preference! Personally I don't know where I might be hunting in the future so I prefer a gun with the versatility that you could use in the woods or reach out and touch some meat with also.

llkoolkeg · Feb 26, 2013

djleepanda said:
so sexy.

It looks like the Terminator after most of his flesh was ripped/shot/burned off...SOOOOOOOOOOO fugly.

Haides · Feb 26, 2013

llkoolkeg said:
It looks like the Terminator after most of his flesh was ripped/shot/burned off...SOOOOOOOOOOO fugly.

That's probably the best description I've seen of that abomination lol.

Why don't we just throw a laser/flashlight combo and those grips with the finger grooves on a SAA while we're at it?

Beemer · Feb 26, 2013

I gave up hunting decades ago and recently started shooting pistols but now, all of a sudden all this lever rifle talk has me thinking I should own one again. And, the availablity of the ammo for a 30-30 is feeding my gunaholic lusts. Sheesh. Mo money. Mo money

wklohr · Feb 26, 2013

Boom Boom said:
Find yourself an older Marlin 336 or Winchester 94 in nice shape. End of discussion.

+1

.... in 30-30... you can even have a smith shorten the barrel a little for easier carry in BoB if you like...

HRDWRK · Feb 28, 2013

I have another question I found a Winchester 94, how do I date the gun?

BlackBart · Feb 28, 2013

HRDWRK said:
I have another question I found a Winchester 94, how do I date the gun?

Ohhhh round about 1/4 of the w2ay down.

http://proofhouse.com/win/winchester.htm

echo6mike · Mar 3, 2013

Regulated now or in the New Md. Order?

Looking over the lists of specific regulated long guns and the rules about what's in the future "evil banned scary things" list, I'm seeing that lever guns should be good for C&C now and probably won't be attacked like personal defense weapons under the SB281/etc rules.

Am I right, or am I reading too much into things?

IANAL, and won't have the spare cash for the rifle I want (whichever that turns out to be) until the summer anyway, but it can't hurt to check around...

Rack&Roll · Mar 3, 2013

teratos said:
Pre-64 Winchester '94 in 30-30. A Classic, and a collectible.

Teratos is right on with that. If you can find a nice used Winchester '94 check the serial number by googling the online Winchester serial number database. Buy one made before 1964 as it has substantially more collector value and $ value should you wish to sell it later...

echo6mike · Mar 3, 2013

For the OP, the collectible Winchester is a good idea.

For me, I'm waiting to pick up a new .357 revolver, so I'm going for something in a 38-357 chambering. Also more interested in a shooter/plinker/SD piece than collector's value. But collecting is fun too!

Slimjim · Mar 4, 2013

This thread is useless without pics:

Marlin 1894LTDSS in .357 magnum

Vikingpwr67 · Mar 4, 2013

Winchester 94 with the angle eject.

HRDWRK · Mar 4, 2013

Slimjim said:
This thread is useless without pics:

Marlin 1894LTDSS in .357 magnum

That is sweet.

HRDWRK · Sep 25, 2014

I started this thread in Feb 13!
With SB281 FU Omalley Bill it has taken me until yesterday to make that purchase!

Winchester 94 30-30 Cal and manufactured in 1972!
It needs some work as you can tell from the pictures, however for $300 out the door I think I got a good deal!

Rocky BearDog · Sep 26, 2014

Waiting for my 1970 Winchester 1894 to arrive. Gunbroker $295. Ridden hard in Minnesota. That's what a 94 is all about. Once I see it live, might think about a stock refinish and cerakote job. All depends...

HRDWRK · Sep 26, 2014

Rocky BearDog said:
Waiting for my 1970 Winchester 1894 to arrive. Gunbroker $295. Ridden hard in Minnesota. That's what a 94 is all about. Once I see it live, might think about a stock refinish and cerakote job. All depends...

What caliber? You are right I would like to find one new in box, however I do not believe we would pay $300!

00 Del · Sep 27, 2014

HRDWRK said:
I am looking to purchase a Lever Action Rifle and I have searched the forum for some information about brands and models however have not been able to find any topics to my situation.
When I go into gun shops some will point me to one brand over another because of what feels like to me how much money they make off the brand. I have had some tell me Henry are not well made.

I am looking for an reliable rifle that would be used for hunting as well as a rifle if the SH** hits the fan. A short barrel would be ideal as my wife would also use the Rifle.

Also caliber comes to mind as another topic, while I feel like a 30-30 would be the best caliber I am looking at maybe the 38-357?
If Ammo is this hard to find now I want to look to the future as well with a caliber that would be available.

Help me spend my money, just not much of it..

For a .357 I would hold out for the Browning B-92 in .357. The Winchester 94 is a great rifle, I always seem to own at least one, but the Model 92 is much smoother. I keep a model 92 in .44 around.

00 Del · Sep 27, 2014

It appears there are some Japanese Winchesters out there as well...

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=443863332

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