Pick my Levergun!

[rj1974]

I DO HAVE TIME FOR THIS!

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ill be there in 15 mins

 

[BerBer5985]

I have two in 30-30, one a newer marlin which isn't as smooth as the used Winchester 94 in 30-30 I picked up. That's one of my favorite guns to shoot. I'd love to pick up one in 357, 44, or 45 long colt.

 

[Jimbob2.0]

the smokeless powder and spitzer bullets brought about this bad boy! the magazine under the receiver gives this its shape. It also gave the ability to load pointed rounds in a lever gun.


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Oh man thats nice, I have been wanting one of those in 30-40 krag for a long long time.

 

[rj1974]

Rj1974 you are now obligated to post pics of your lever guns! Browning guy, thanks for all the info an pics. I'm leaning toward the 1873. Can't wait to get one. Time to think about caliber.

Ill get to work on it asap sir .

 

[Indiana Jones]

Ill get to work on it asap sir .

Carry on!

 

[browning guy]

Oh man thats nice, I have been wanting one of those in 30-40 krag for a long long time.

I have a browning 1885 copy in 30/40 Its a sweet gun.

 

[JoeRinMD]

I agree with the suggestion regarding the pistol caliber rifle. Although I own, lever actions in 45-70 and 30-30, the ones that get used the most are my Marlin 1894 in .45 Colt, my son's Rossi in .38/.357 and my Marlin 39A in .22 LR. By reloading, you can shoot the centerfires for about ten to twelve cents per shot using purchased lead bullets. If you cast your own, it can be even cheaper.

 

[browning guy]

I agree with the suggestion regarding the pistol caliber rifle. Although I own, lever actions in 45-70 and 30-30, the ones that get used the most are my Marlin 1894 in .45 Colt, my son's Rossi in .38/.357 and my Marlin 39A in .22 LR. By reloading, you can shoot the centerfires for about ten to twelve cents per shot using purchased lead bullets. If you cast your own, it can be even cheaper.

the marlin 39 is the best lever gun ever!!!!!

I shot mine more then all the other lever guns combined. The 39 and my ruger single six make a hell of a fun combo!!

cheep and lots of fun I even shoot a 39 for cowboy silhouette shoots these guns seem to rule the small bore class!!

 

[BlackBart]

the marlin 39 is the best lever gun ever!!!!!

I won't argue that, arguably the best .22 lever around BUT I really REALLY like my 92 Clone in .44 Mag just as much as I did my 50 year old 39 that looked like it was NIB condition.

 

[NathanJ]

hows about a 1948 Marlin 339 in 32 special? replacement for the 32/20

 

[BlackBart]

hows about a 1948 Marlin 339 in 32 special? replacement for the 32/20

32/20 is like a BB gun by comparison! I'll take the 32 Special any day!

 

[anil]

Not sure if people listed some of the difference in the different brands or types.
I only skimmed some of the responses (long thread).

Some of the difference you might see:

1) Loading gate/tube loading. Henry rifles load from the tube (most of them, at least). Marlins and Winchesters (and many others) load from a gate at the receiver. I think some rifles will load from both.

2) ejection port: Some levers will eject from the side (Marlin '94, for example). Many others will eject out the top. Harder to change sites or mount a scope on the top-ejectors, as the top of the receiver is an open gap (the bolt fills that gap). However, there are many products that make it possible, so it isn't that big of a deal.

 

[Fyshbum]

I would look at the a marlin 1894 (older model) or a Winchester/Browning 92 for a pistol caliber lever. I would not back away from the Miroku rifles. They are much better finished inside and out than the Italian replicas and use better steels.

Navy arms made a pretty good replica of the 92, even in stainless, in the octagonal barrel in a 20" model. It balanced and shot very well.

 

[Indiana Jones]

Another question, I seemed to have misplaced a part for my uberti 1860 army. (part that keeps barrel stuck to frame?) push pin thing. God I'm pathetic. Any idea where to get a replacement?

 

[browning guy]

Another question, I seemed to have misplaced a part for my uberti 1860 army. (part that keeps barrel stuck to frame?) push pin thing. God I'm pathetic. Any idea where to get a replacement?

I usally find things like that 2 weeks after I buy the lost part. More times then not under something with a dust bunny humping it!

 

[Indiana Jones]

I usally find things like that 2 weeks after I buy the lost part. More times then not under something with a dust bunny humping it!

I put it in a "safe place" as to not lose it. Sure enough I forgot where that was.

 

[hodgepodge]

Another question, I seemed to have misplaced a part for my uberti 1860 army. (part that keeps barrel stuck to frame?) push pin thing. God I'm pathetic. Any idea where to get a replacement?

http://www.vtigunparts.com/store/shopdisplayproducts.asp?id=31&cat=Uberti+Richards-Army

Out of stock at Brownell's & 90 day special order at Midway.

 

[Huckleberry]

Again, Taylor & Co.

They have Uberti parts and atleast you'll have a reference for the thingamajigs when they fall off.

http://www.taylorsfirearmsstore.com/uberti_parts.htm

 

[jimbobborg]

An FFL in Woodbridge, VA has a pump in .45 Colt...

 

[Indiana Jones]

Thanks gents. It's the "wedge assembly". Ordering 2 just. I'll put the extra in a "safer place" than the last one.