Anyone else like short barrel lever actions?

[pmanton]

I only have 3. A 94,a 92 and a 9422

 

[zeke]

Am short (5'8") and like short barrels and prefer short stocks. 357, 44 mags, 45 LC, 30-30. have the 18 in versions of Marlin's 45-70 and 444 Marlin.

Seems a lot easier to be able to work a lever while keeping the sights on target, and keeping cob closer to body,

 

[rwsmith]

I'm a CARBINE NUT!!!

And I love lever action carbines, but my budget doesn't allow for multiple examples of lever guns. Yours is a very nice collection, though.

 

[.38SuperMan]

Really love lever action carbines.

Winchester 92 saddle ring carbine in 45LC
Henry BBB carbine 357
Henry BBB carbine 45LC
Henry 22LR carbine

 

[wcat94]

Well, since we have the others, here is the SS LTD in 45 Colt

I saw one of those the other day in .35 Remington, pricey!
I think the new stainless Ruger / Marlin trappers would be worth checking out. The only stainless Marlin I have is a jm 336ss 20" from 2001.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I only have one lever action, a 20" Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt. I'd like to have a nice rifle caliber lever gun, I'd probably go for a traditional 45-70 if I got one. The Henry is a lot of fun to shoot.

 

[AJ]

Not a lever action, but a slide action. It is a Pedersoli Colt Model 1877 in .45 Colt. Shoots well.

 

[Doug M.]

I have had a Marlin stainless .357 on order since about the time they went under. I am waiting for the new version, due out this year. With a red dot, sling and light, similar to my ARs, it will be my travel long gun as it is far less likely to draw stupid political attention if seen. Likewise a double barreled 12 gauge.

 

[crows]

Not a lever action, but a slide action. It is a Pedersoli Colt Model 1877 in .45 Colt. Shoots well.

Did it work correctly new? The reason I ask is that I have heard they needed work in order to function as they are supposed to. I have looked at buying one, but have held off for that reason.

 

[jack the toad]

I’m a lever fan but they’re not as high on my priority list as some. I mean I love old Winchester and marlins but they’re so many ways to go.
Of some of the old Winchesters I’ve had, currently only one, a post-‘64 M 94 in .30-30 I bought off a co-worker 30 years ago in need of a little quick cash. $100 I gave him for it that retailed for $70 in 1970. It and a Uberti Cimarron’73 clone in .357 my gdaughter used in CAS are about it for me now. The little browning short-throw .22 LR lever and Win. .22 mag were enjoyable to me.
If/when I win the lottery, got my eye on a Big Horn Armory M-89 in .500 S&W.

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‘73

 

[AJ]

Did it work correctly new? The reason I ask is that I have heard they needed work in order to function as they are supposed to. I have looked at buying one, but have held off for that reason.

I picked mine up used at an auction. It works as advertised. I picked up a manual from the guys at SASS on how to work on it if needed.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have a 20" Marlin Centennial .22 LR, a 19" Navy Arms .38 special 1866 Yellow Boy and a 16" Rossi M92 in .44 Magnum.

 

[mtgianni]

I have a 20" and a 16" Rossi 92 in 357. The 16" has a lot more fun factor.
16 1/4" may also be my favorite Contender barrel length. I have a few that need a longer bbl, like 223 and 7/30 but the hornets and pistol cartridges shine with that length.

 

[S-W4EVER]

One of my truck guns is a Winchester 94AE Trapper .30-30 (16” bbl w/ crossbolt safety), one handy little carbine.

 

[browningcollector]

Mine is a Winchester USA Wrangler II with 16 inch barrel in 38-55. I just sold a couple short ones, Marlin 1894P in 44 magnum and a Rossi R92 in 45 Colt. They both had 16 inch barrels.

Kelly

 

[TheTinMan]

I love lever actions and have 3 that are 16” +

Marlin 1895 Guide Gun .45-70 (new production)

This is a Rossi R-95 trapper .30-30 that I gave the full Ranger Point Precision treatment just to make heads explode over on the MarlinOwners forum

Then there’s this Miroku-made Winchester 1892 Trapper in .45 Colt

I found a new Marlin 1894 Trapper (laminate stock, 16” barrel, stainless .44 Magnum) a week ago and actually managed to walk out of Cabelas without it. I have a feeling I’m going to regret that…

 

[edwardyoung]

Marlin Mounties are my favorite leverguns, but I like 16” centerfire leverguns. I’ve got stainless Rossi 92’s in 357, 44, and 454. I’ve got a 45-70 Marlin Trapper and a cut-down 30-30 336. I have others with barrels from 18.5 to 24 inches. I like leverguns

 

[Jakerin]

I liked this one. Wonder what happened to it. I’d sure like to know how to post a LARGE photo….

 

[BB57]

I don’t like lever guns in 30-30 or .38-55 with barrels shorter than 20”. I have a few rifle pattern Model 94s with 26” barrels and they deliver an honest 2400 fps compared to the 2260 fps you get in a 20” short rifle or carbine.

I also have a couple 24” rifles with lighter weight barrels in .38-55 and they are the sweet spot with superb balance and much lighter weight than the heavier profile barrels.

They are equivalent to the 20” Trails end take down Model 94 rifle I have in .38-55 in terms of weight and balance but with more ballistic efficiency.


However in .22 LR short barrels are just fine. 9422 Trapper.

 

[Charlie Foxtrott]

My 1892 Miroku Short rifle in .45 Colt

It ain't too shabby either.