Lever Guns

[kraynky]

Wow! Love that Marauder there Kranky. One in .35 is definitely on my want list.

I stumbled across that at a small town pawn shop of all places. I should have kept it, but when offered tripple of ones purchase price, I got weak.

I have another Marlin 336 in 35 and a 30-30 that I'm going to cut to that size. It sure is handy. But odds are very low that I stumble upon another original one, in either caliber.

I 'bout whizzed my pants when I saw that short barrel Marlin on the rack that day! It's why I keep on looking,..... ya just never know.

 

[StrawHat]

I have only one lever action, a Winchester Model 1895. Originally in 30 Govt, the barrel was a pooch when I got it so a new 40 caliber barrel was tapered and installed. The chamber was cut for the 405 WCF. I have two loads for it factory and a lighter load to emulate the 40-72. I keep it sighted in for the lighter load.

Here it is paired up with a 1917.

Kevin

 

[Jessie]

I'm not looking...I'm not looking....I'm not looking

 

[kraynky]

I have only one lever action, a Winchester Model 1895. Originally in 30 Govt, the barrel was a pooch when I got it so a new 40 caliber barrel was tapered and installed. The chamber was cut for the 405 WCF. I have two loads for it factory and a lighter load to emulate the 40-72. I keep it sighted in for the lighter load.

Here it is paired up with a 1917.

Kevin

My-Tee-Fine! Both pieces make me jealous!

 

[StrawHat]

My-Tee-Fine! Both pieces make me jealous!

Thank you but there is no need to be jealous. Lots of shot out 95s available. The corrosive ammunition that was prevalent accounted for a lot of damaged bores. They can be bored larger, for example, a 35 or even 40 caliber wildcat on the 30 Gov't case. Or rebarreled. If rebarreling you can opt for a smaller caliber such as the 25 Krag if you like.

The 1917 is a fairly common commodity although it took me a while to find one. Finally pulled that one on an auction.

I like that pairing but would probably chose a 1917 with a 4" barrel as they are easier to carry.

Kevin

 

[Buzzzer]

Levers are as American as rifles get. Both my sons first rifles were levers, a Henry in .22 and a Mossberg 464. For some reason I never could work up a load for that 464. It didn't like anything but factory ammo, weird. My 94 will shoot just about anything to a decent degree of accuracy but not that 464, it's picky...

 

[Drm50]

Here's the newer Marlins I have. Sold the 375W and 336 in 30/30.
Just have these 4 left. The only one that is keeper class is the Marauder 30/30. All Pre safety JMs. 1895, 336, 1894 and 39m.

 

[Shark Bait]

Here's the newer Marlins I have. Sold the 375W and 336 in 30/30.
Just have these 4 left. The only one that is keeper class is the Marauder 30/30. All Pre safety JMs. 1895, 336, 1894 and 39m.

Man, I wish there was an "jealous" emoji. I want a Marauder real bad. Very nice sir!

 

[colt_saa]

Man, I wish there was an "jealous" emoji. I want a Marauder real bad. Very nice sir!

You could be green with Envy

 

[Drm50]

Man, I wish there was an "jealous" emoji. I want a Marauder real bad. Very nice sir!

Back when I got Marauder all the older guys turned up there nose at it, barrel to short. Now the ones that are still kicking, ask about the Marauder. All want it now.

 

[Shark Bait]

The closest thing I have to that is my little 1894P, but you know about that already.

 

[1sailor]

This has been my deer (and one black bear) rifle for just shy of 40 years. It was made in 1901 and I got it from the son of the original owner. During the war (the second one) it needed to be re-barreled for some reason but no replacement barrels were available. However a local store had a used model 64 rifle barrel and forearm so that was installed. Since new it has probably killed more deer than General Motors. To be fair of course it is also older than General Motors. The son told me that as a kid he remembers it keeping meat on the table all through the depression. Not worth anything to a collector but it's got countless small scratches and nicks that I'm sure all have a story. I suppose I should add that it's a 30-30 (30WCF).

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

I had to get them all in one picture like all the others. Same guns in post #40.

 

[TheHobbyist]

I've always really enjoyed them, mostly Winchester's and Savage. It's been fun taking deer with them...in some cases, 100 year old rifles still being used. I enjoy it.

 

[1969 ROADRUNNER]

1. Marlin 38-55
2. Marlin 44
3. Marlin 357
4. Marlin 30-30
5. Marlin 45-70
6. Marlin 45-70
8. Marlin 35
9. Marlin 450
10. Winchester 30-30
11.Winchester 30-30

 

[cmansguns]

American made with Pride

Beautiful collections posted, just something about American classic lever guns, some over (some well over) 100 yrs. young that just keep on hitting the mark, bringing home game for the table, enjoyed by young and old, shooters and collectors alike.

I've only got the one...Winchester 94 in 30-30, but funny thing..whenever it goes to the friendly farmer's woodlot for some exercise, whether it's just me, son's or daughters, grandkids along, it gets shot (ALL have to shoot it) and gets expensive using factory ammo, so the 94 is usually accompanied by the Seneca Green Nylon 66, which can turn a brick of 22LR into a fun and entertaining afternoon for all.

Got say though.......that 30-30 makes a real nice set of holes in paper!

Love those lever guns.....keep em coming!

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

The best .22 lever actions ever made. Win 9422/Marlin 1897T(39) and Browning BL-22 Grade II octagon.

 

[Drm50]

The Win and Brn are fine 22 rifles but not really a classic. The Marlin 39 comes from a line extending back over 125 yrs. I would say the only 22 of traditional design. Win & Brn we're short lived and of modern design with quasi traditional looks.

 

[Mike SC Hunter]

The Win and Brn are fine 22 rifles but not really a classic. The Marlin 39 comes from a line extending back over 125 yrs. I would say the only 22 of traditional design. Win & Brn we're short lived and of modern design with quasi traditional looks.

The 9422 was made in the image of the 94(30-30). It had about a 20 year run until Win. fell on hard times. The BL22 has had a long run and is still being made in about 4-6 configurations. The 39 is now only a $3500 custom shop from Remlin.......So none were short lived.

 

[jack the toad]

Never been a big lever owner but always a fan. Since liquidating a Browning BL .22 and B92 (.44 mag), I'm down to only 2 so this won't take long.
Win. 94

Cimarron '73 (.357 mag with short stroke kit) that my oldest gdaughter used for CAS.