.38special/.357 rifle options

wnr700 · Feb 7, 2010

What are all the options for a .38special/.357 magnum rifle.

I was considering a lever action or even a Thompson Contender single shot for plinking essentially.

I hope to start reloading at some point and don't really ever hunt, though I could see my brother using it.

Mostly for fun and enjoyment.

Bear Claw Chris Lappe · Feb 7, 2010

Marlin and Rossi are the first two that come to mind.

feralmerril · Feb 7, 2010

Winchester has a new 92 but it is exspendsive. Rossi/puma and marlin are your almost only options. I think uberti builds some under many other names like cimmeron etc. Also there are a few pumps out there patterned after the old colt lighting. Sounds like they are exspendsive and less dependable. I think I would buy a puma and have steve young aka nate kiowa jones go over it. He is the guru for puma 92s, slicking them up.
Rossi 92 Specialist, Nate Kiowa Jones a.k.a. Steve Young - Professional Gunsmith

Jellybean · Feb 7, 2010

If you don't mind a single shot, H&R makes a .357 version of their Handi Rifle.

wnr700 · Feb 7, 2010

I like simplicity... the H+R might fit the bill in price, maitainence, and use.

I assume it will take .38 special?

GF · Feb 7, 2010

Jellybean said:
If you don't mind a single shot, H&R makes a .357 version of their Handi Rifle.

The one I have does well with 125gr Remington HP's. I put a Nikon 3x9 on it that cost more than the rifle but at least I can see to shoot it.

GF

Muley Gil · Feb 7, 2010

How about a Uberti Baby roling block? 4 1/2 lbs of fun; shoots .357 and .38 specials.

Rule3 · Feb 7, 2010

Good luck trying to find a Marlin. I have trying to get one for what seems like a year now. They either do not make many of them or they get snapped up as soon as they show up.

Lots of Rossi's around and the stainless version is a nice looking rifle for a good price.

Faulkner · Feb 7, 2010

I love my EMF model 1892 saddle ring carbine in .38/.357 magnum. Very smooth action and plenty accurate as attested by the two whitetails I've taken with it.

feralmerril · Feb 7, 2010

Just thought I would show this 92 in 44 wcf I once owned. I belive it was built in 1902. It came off a reservation in the dakotas.
It along with many others were stolen from me. I had another in a octongon barreled rifle. It was a shot out 25-20. I had it converted to .357 mag and totaly rebuilt. I sold that one and wish I hadnt!
I also once had a winchester 73 that I had converted to .38 special about 40 years ago.

BOB THE PALINDROME · Feb 7, 2010

Honey Bun's "house gun" is a little Marlin 1984 in .38/.357. Smooth action and nice shooting little rifle.

crofoot629 · Feb 7, 2010

How could you not buy a Marlin 1894C?

There's a boat load of them on Gunbroker. Break out the plastic and don't look back.

Emory

Belwolf · Feb 7, 2010

Look at Ozark Guns, they have some Marlin 1894c in stock at a very reasonable price.

They do sell quickly

BarbC · Feb 7, 2010

I'm currently saving up for a Cimarron 1873 short rifle in .38/357.

Rule3 · Feb 7, 2010

Belwolf said:
Look at Ozark Guns, they have some Marlin 1894c in stock at a very reasonable price.

They do sell quickly

Thanks for the Link, have to e mail them.

ladder13 · Feb 7, 2010

budsgunshop has em' too, shipping included in price

Srigs · Feb 10, 2010

I found my holy grail rifle last year a Marlin pre-cross bolt 1894c 357. Works great and shot a doe last hunting season.

586L-Frame · Feb 10, 2010

I have a nice Rossi 92SRC .38spc/.357mag lever action
that I purchased in the 1980's to match-up with my S&W 586L-Frames.

586L-Frame

DLC’s Rossi Mdl 92 SRC .38spc /.357mag Lever Action.

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pawncop · Feb 10, 2010

I have an uncommon combo. A Savage 24v - 357 mag over a 20 gauge.

Don't see these very often, and don't know shy. It is a neat combination.

stiab · Feb 10, 2010

pawncop said:
I have an uncommon combo. A Savage 24v - 357 mag over a 20 gauge.

Don't see these very often, and don't know shy. It is a neat combination.

I saw one of those for $450 plus at the gunshow in Raleigh a couple months ago, first I had ever seen. I would have gotten it if it was .357 over 12 guage, but I don't want to start buying any 20 gauge since I have a boatload of 12. That's a great gun!

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