I want a lever action rifle.

[Jeff Wolford WolfDawg]

Go with the one that shoots .357 magnum and .38 caliber. I think the Winchester 1873 is the model that won’t be too expensive. Expect to spend just above $1,500 if new.

[DUKETN]

11 hours ago, Grayfox54 said:

 

The 1873 and later 1892 were designed to fire handgun length cartridges. The 1894 was designed for rifle cartridges. The 73 was originally offered in .44-40. Where as the 94 was originally  offered in .30-30. 

However, today Winchester does offer the Model 94 in .357, .44 Magnum and .45 Colt. Most lever fans consider the Model 92 better for these rounds as it cycles smoother and is a bit smaller and lighter. 

BTW: Safeties on these rifles is a fairly recent addition. Most lever lovers consider them an abomination. 

  (Most lever lovers consider them an abomination.     ) I Have to agree!!!!

[DUKETN]

8 hours ago, Jeff Wolford said:

Go with the one that shoots .357 magnum and .38 caliber. I think the Winchester 1873 is the model that won’t be too expensive. Expect to spend just above $1,500 if new.

Thank You!!    I Had it down to either the 73 or 94.    I think i will be happy with the 73.    It seem to "look" more like the old school lever..Mostly because no safety but they both very nice.

[Snaveba]

So it is a “new” 1873?  

I do have an 1873 on the list of levers to own. I just think I want one from 1873ish.
 

If there is an “America’s Gun”, it is not an AR-15. It’s a Winchester Model 1873!

[KDWforGUNS]

45-70 is the way to go, bit pricey to shoot but it’s a heck of a round. 

[RED333]

I have a 1894 made in 1898 coming in a 2 weeks. Here is one of the seller pics, I will be sure to post pics of my own. Mine in the one hanging.

 

[DUKETN]

31 minutes ago, RED333 said:

I have a 1894 made in 1898 coming in a 2 weeks. Here is one of the seller pics, I will be sure to post pics of my own. Mine in the one hanging.

 

Nice !!!!  They knew how to make things fit a mans hand and his needs in those days.

[Snaveba]

In what caliber is it chambered?  What is the other Winchester in the photo? 

[pop pop]

I had a Scoped Marlin 336 30 30 I gave to my grandson. He sent me a pic of him sighting in the scope a couple weeks ago getting ready for fall dear season. We were down in South Carolina keeping them in June and I helped Parker get a John Deer tractor running and helped him bushhog several fields and work up a clover food plot. He got good rains and has a great stand of clover which he hopes the deer will like. He used Whitetail Institute clover seed for the plot. He has another good size field he intends to plant a little later in the fall.

He said he really liked the Marlin. Who does not like a lever gun.  I purchased a Henry Big Boy in 38 Spl/357 Mag about 15 years back and I have never looked back. Some have had problems shooting 38's in theirs, but my rifle has been flawless with both 38 and 357. I really like the Henry. I paid 750.00 for the one I purchased and feel it was well worth the price. I most probably have at least 2,000 rounds through the one I have now. Parker's mom (My last born daughter) made me promise to give her the Henry when I am through with it. She said it is her favorite gun that I owned. 

Never owned a Winchester lever gun and to be honest they are kinda scarce in the circles I run in. I don't go to gun shows any longer because I can purchase new cheaper than what most try and sell at our shows. 

Edited to add; You guys have some beautiful lever guns. 

Edited July 17, 2023 by pop pop

[RED333]

4 hours ago, Snaveba said:

In what caliber is it chambered?  What is the other Winchester in the photo? 

Come on man do you research. John Browning wanted the 1894 to be chambered in 3030 with modern smokeless powder. 1895. They started using the high nickel contents steel so it could shoot the modern 3030.

As far as the other rifle, I have no idea, the seller is in Pennsylvania.

[Snaveba]

Ok, so I finally got my Marlin 1894 in 44 Mag after waiting 70+ days. When it finally arrived, the stock was cracked and one of the tenons that interface with the receiver was broken off. If that happened before it was shipped (would not surprise me) or if it happened during shipping, the seller is basically non-responsive, so it is what it is. 

I was able to repair the cracked stock my injecting wood glue into the crack and clamping.  I was able to glue the tenon back on as well.

I then removed the poly finish someone added (it was even coating the butt-plate, unless that was the norm for Marlin in 1976) and went back with a hand-rubbed Danish oil finish.

I really, really like a hand rubbed oil finish on walnut, as opposed to a poly finish.

I may add a cross-bolt through the hand-grip part of the stock to strengthen the repair.  I just need to figure out the pieces I want to use.  I have put the rifle back together. I hope to shoot it soon, although I may wait until I decide on the cross-bolt addition.

Now I need to line all the levers up again for a new family portrait.

[Snaveba]

1 hour ago, RED333 said:

Come on man do you research. John Browning wanted the 1894 to be chambered in 3030 with modern smokeless powder. 1895. They started using the high nickel contents steel so it could shoot the modern 3030.

As far as the other rifle, I have no idea, the seller is in Pennsylvania.

I did not want to assume it was 30-30.  It could have been .32 WS (like this one from 1925)

 

[DJTC45]

Looks great, nice job on the repairs. I've been thinking of getting a 45-70 Winchester, or a Shilo Sharps Single Shot I've always wanted one of the two.

[Choatecav]

3 hours ago, Snaveba said:

Ok, so I finally got my Marlin 1894 in 44 Mag after waiting 70+ days. When it finally arrived, the stock was cracked and one of the tenons that interface with the receiver was broken off. If that happened before it was shipped (would not surprise me) or if it happened during shipping, the seller is basically non-responsive, so it is what it is. 

I was able to repair the cracked stock my injecting wood glue into the crack and clamping.  I was able to glue the tenon back on as well.

I then removed the poly finish someone added (it was even coating the butt-plate, unless that was the norm for Marlin in 1976) and went back with a hand-rubbed Danish oil finish.

I really, really like a hand rubbed oil finish on walnut, as opposed to a poly finish.

I may add a cross-bolt through the hand-grip part of the stock to strengthen the repair.  I just need to figure out the pieces I want to use.  I have put the rifle back together. I hope to shoot it soon, although I may wait until I decide on the cross-bolt addition.

Now I need to line all the levers up again for a new family portrait.

Well, I have to say that you did a great job with the repair.  And, you showed a good attitude about it arriving damaged.  I would have been sorely pissed.  

[gregintenn]

5 hours ago, Snaveba said:

Ok, so I finally got my Marlin 1894 in 44 Mag after waiting 70+ days. When it finally arrived, the stock was cracked and one of the tenons that interface with the receiver was broken off. If that happened before it was shipped (would not surprise me) or if it happened during shipping, the seller is basically non-responsive, so it is what it is. 

I was able to repair the cracked stock my injecting wood glue into the crack and clamping.  I was able to glue the tenon back on as well.

I then removed the poly finish someone added (it was even coating the butt-plate, unless that was the norm for Marlin in 1976) and went back with a hand-rubbed Danish oil finish.

I really, really like a hand rubbed oil finish on walnut, as opposed to a poly finish.

I may add a cross-bolt through the hand-grip part of the stock to strengthen the repair.  I just need to figure out the pieces I want to use.  I have put the rifle back together. I hope to shoot it soon, although I may wait until I decide on the cross-bolt addition.

Now I need to line all the levers up again for a new family portrait.

I may be wrong, but I wouldn’t pin it unless it split again. That sucks, but it looks good now. You’re gonna love that rifle if it shoots half as good as mine. I’m a big reloaded, but have yet to produce a load that will outshoot factory Magtech.

[Snaveba]

1 hour ago, gregintenn said:

I may be wrong, but I wouldn’t pin it unless it split again. That sucks, but it looks good now. You’re gonna love that rifle if it shoots half as good as mine. I’m a big reloaded, but have yet to produce a load that will outshoot factory Magtech.

That is the question in my head. Cross-bolt the handgrip now, and know the stock should never split again, or hope I got enough glue in the split to keep it together under the recoil of a 44mag. It was not a bad crack as I could only open the crack by maybe a 0.5 - 0.75 millimeter at the open end, just enough to put in the end of a large hypodermic needle to try and get glue deep in the crack. 

[TripleGGG]

Just bought this beautiful Savage Model 99 in 308. Will get better pics once I get back from Texas and pick it up. 

[Snaveba]

Nice. I’m trying to ignore that tiny itch forming in my brain about the Savage 99. 

[TripleGGG]

1 hour ago, Snaveba said:

Nice. I’m trying to ignore that tiny itch forming in my brain about the Savage 99. 

A true lever collector embraces the itch and acts on it. 

[hipower]

On 7/17/2023 at 10:22 PM, Snaveba said:

Nice. I’m trying to ignore that tiny itch forming in my brain about the Savage 99. 

Simple Solution...BUY IT! LOL!!

[Grayfox54]

I've always wanted a nice Savage 99. But it seems that opportunity and money never come together at the same time. 

[Snaveba]

New Family Portrait 

Edited July 19, 2023 by Snaveba

[Choatecav]

37 minutes ago, Snaveba said:

New Family Portrait 

That's a beautiful family portrait.  

I can see the "family" resemblance.............

[pop pop]

Nice repair job. Man! You guys have some wonderful lever guns. Way to go. 

[EMTRN]

I sold a 1962 Marlin 336 in 35 REM about 10 years ago.  I regret that one still.  Young and dumb.