Way cool! Good dad.
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jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
A .22 rimfire levergun would be nice to have once .22 ammunition is widely available again. Not like I need yet another gun in the arsenal.
Armadillofz1
Ultimate Member
I put 50 rounds through it today. My first henry, but won't be my last. So smooth.
Time for an updated family portrait. MDS members have contributed a few of these.
The Blues
Winchester AE 30-30, This was actually my grandfathers gun.
Winchester AE Trapper .45 One of my favorite shooters
Winchester AE Trapper .357
Marlin 1894P 16" ported barrel in .44 mag. They didn't make many of these. Love to find the .357 one but they are even more scarce.
Rossi 62 .22LR Carbine, Fun fun plinker.
The "Shinys"
Marlin 1895SS .45-70
Rossi 92 - 454 Cassull 16" - These are about the ultimate utility lever gun! Shoots .45LC well and can load from tube or side. Love to have another to build a field gun out of. Sometimes hard to get.
Rossi 92 .357 16" One of my favorite camp guns, truck gun beater.
Rossi 72 .17HMR Carbine (yes 17 HMR)
The "Old Men"
Savage 1899 Takedown .303 Sav
Savage 1899 Takedown .250-3000
Both well worn (or loved) but great shooters, love to snag one on .30-30.
The "Texas (ok Shanghai) Room Cleaner"
12 Gauge Lever Gun, repro model 1887.
Love em, these guns get more of a workout than anything in my collection.
The Blues
Winchester AE 30-30, This was actually my grandfathers gun.
Winchester AE Trapper .45 One of my favorite shooters
Winchester AE Trapper .357
Marlin 1894P 16" ported barrel in .44 mag. They didn't make many of these. Love to find the .357 one but they are even more scarce.
Rossi 62 .22LR Carbine, Fun fun plinker.
The "Shinys"
Marlin 1895SS .45-70
Rossi 92 - 454 Cassull 16" - These are about the ultimate utility lever gun! Shoots .45LC well and can load from tube or side. Love to have another to build a field gun out of. Sometimes hard to get.
Rossi 92 .357 16" One of my favorite camp guns, truck gun beater.
Rossi 72 .17HMR Carbine (yes 17 HMR)
The "Old Men"
Savage 1899 Takedown .303 Sav
Savage 1899 Takedown .250-3000
Both well worn (or loved) but great shooters, love to snag one on .30-30.
The "Texas (ok Shanghai) Room Cleaner"
12 Gauge Lever Gun, repro model 1887.
Love em, these guns get more of a workout than anything in my collection.
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Wow, impressive. So many gems. Thanks for the numerous shots. Lots to admire.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
The "Texas (ok Shanghai) Room Cleaner"
12 Gauge Lever Gun, repro model 1897.
Love em, these guns get more of a workout than anything in my collection.
I believe that's an 1887, not 97. I have one one or two pages back
I'm in for these 3. Nice karma!
What a nice collection you have there. I am not worthy. I am looking for something to add to my single lever gun (1957 Marlin 336RC .35) that I got from my father. I think a shiny Rossi 92 would be the one for me.
Armadillofz1
Ultimate Member
I'm looking for an AE in 44 or 357 as well. Great shooters.
I believe that's an 1887, not 97. I have one one or two pages back
Corrected, I always make that mistake!
Grab one while you can, the AE trappers are some of the nicest shooting guns I have. They used to be pretty affordable with crossbolt safeties, and for shooters they run just fine. I snagged each of those in 2012 for less than $500 and most are lightly used with a few blems here and there (again fine for a shooter). Easy to shoulder, easy to carry, reliable, don't quibble about .38 or .357 or vise versa. The .44 is the one I am looking for too. On the longer guns I still need the .35 and the .32 Special.
As for the Rossi's they are really what a lever gun is designed for, a tool. Little rough around the edges but once you tune them and make some fine adjustments they run reliably and are insanely accurate for what they are (look down their rough cut bores and you would never believe it). Again, low buck gun but you wont cry if you scratch it.
Not running with a major CAS crowd I have been a big fan of the short lever guns as they remind me of the trail guns we used to carry on horseback where usability and portability were priority one. Someday Ill get a nice case hardened Uberti or something to keep me occupied.
Sweet. Have my eyes open for the same Winchester (w/ short barrel) in a takedown. Waiting for a production run and saving my nickels.
Am also tempted by the 16-inch 336Y that Hog Sniper has listed. Great price. Just wondering if the issues post Remington merger have worked themselves out.
Am also tempted by the 16-inch 336Y that Hog Sniper has listed. Great price. Just wondering if the issues post Remington merger have worked themselves out.
Ya a 16" takedown would be nice. Almost bought one of the 20" 30-30 ones they did a year and a half ago, just hard to drop $1100 on a modern Winnie. Also you really have to think how useful is it? Now if they did a .357 takedown............that would be a different story.
Not saying I am going to buy one, but next time I go to the Chantilly Show I want to stop at the Taylor's booth and look at http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/cart...barrel-black-soft-touch-padded-stock-end.html Lot of money for a souped up Uberti though.
That Rem Hog Sniper has is a great deal, if it wasn't over 90 minutes each way time and gas money Id go get it. (Almost did this weekend). If you are closer at that price its worth taking a chance on Rem quality, its less but they usually run fine. Just rougher edges, less refined work. Plus laminate is sweet.
jimbobborg
Oddball caliber fan
Too many guns, not enough money. I'm still wishing I had the money last year for an Uberti 73 in 44-40. Virginia Arms wanted $800 for it.
I know the feeling, I felt the same way about not getting a Trails End 38-55 short rifle takedown when they ran them. Plus I need to expand storage.
Plus I really need to spend the money on optics for my other stuff.
Armadillofz1
Ultimate Member
Looked at one today for $800. Out of my price range right now. But it's what's for dinner!
Ouch......................I guess the markets changed. Still see them every once in a while in the $600 to $700 in well cared for condition (e.g., 85% or better but no collectors gimmicks like a box) but getting harder and harder everyday.
Glad I bought the "Saddle Ring" twins when I did!
Armadillofz1
Ultimate Member
I'd be a buyer at about 600 or so. 16" barrel and a saddle ring. just about the perfect rig i'd think.
Yeah, I also have the Taylor Alaskan Takedown in 44-magnum on my wish/fantasy list.
As you mention, the price of the Winchesters and Taylor/Ubertis makes it really hard to pass up $450-550 Rossis that are available in more permutations (except for takedowns).I'll go stare at 336Y photos a bit and check recent reviews ...
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