Looking for a unicorn?

[Tlock]

I don't even know if anyone makes such a firearm. Looking for a short truck gun for work, 18ich (even shorter would work)lever gun in stainless and factor threaded for a can(i can always have it threaded locally). Caliber isn't important just not a 22lr. I'm sick of running bolt guns with a scope, irons are a must for what I'm doing. Any input helps, thanks!

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[CountryGent]

Marlin 1894CST would fit the bill:



Light, handy, threaded for a can, .357 Magnum, and appropriate finish.

 

[Tlock]

What did that gal cost ya? Hard to find?

 

[CountryGent]

What did that gal cost ya? Hard to find?

This was back in 2019, so may be very different now. But cost was somewhere around $975. I don't recall having trouble wrangling one, but my recollection is hazy.

 

[Tlock]

Thank you that helps.

 

[CountryGent]

Glad to help. I know @Reno likes these kind of rigs, so just tagged him. Cheers.

 

[Tlock]

There is 1 on gun broker for 2500....puke!!!

 

[CountryGent]

Yikes. Though it is not unheard of prices being bonkers on GB from some. (I was doing my on and off again forays to find Spanish guns and I was astounded to see what Llamas, which has often been regarded as the lesser brand, are listed and/or going for.)

 

[JadeFox]

Get to the next gun show! We see truck guns at the Whitehall shows all the time! Good luck with your search for that unicorn!

 

[Member 34319]

Truck gun lever gun?

Mares leg! Not threaded though, but can be fixed. Awkward looking to shoot though.


The 410 option might be a worthy choice if you go unsuppressed.

If you expand out of lever guns AR9s are great suppressed, really short. Can be had with folding stuff to shorten more. Here is an Indy bitty one I did up. I changed it some to have a suppressor under the handguard but I'm honestly thinking of changing it back so it can be better stored in a pack. (I am not sure how to upload my pictures in order vs copy paste so it's likely at the bottom.)

CMMG recently released a bufferless AR variant that would very much fit the truck gun monicker. One of these in 300 black suppressed would definitely fit the bill. Especially if you don't plan on SBRing it.

Best luck in the search.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Maybe a takedown BLR and have the barrel threaded? This one from YouTube has 20" barrel. Looks pretty small when broken down. No experience with them myself.

Here is the video fwiw. Can't vouch for the video whether it's worth watching or not.

Also saw this article but it may be outdated, didn't look.

An Official Journal Of The NRA | 6 Tactical Lever-Action Rifles Available in 2020

Looking for the latest in the tactical lever-action rifle market? Here are six models available right now.

www.americanrifleman.org

 

[Member 34319]

There is 1 on gun broker for 2500....puke!!!

I should of held onto mine longer! Sold mine for 1k a while back. Great gun, but there are lots of options now that do the exact same thing for less. Though I am not sure most are stainless.

 

[Tlock]

Truck gun lever gun?

Mares leg! Not threaded though, but can be fixed. Awkward looking to shoot though.
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The 410 option might be a worthy choice if you go unsuppressed.
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If you expand out of lever guns AR9s are great suppressed, really short. Can be had with folding stuff to shorten more. Here is an Indy bitty one I did up. I changed it some to have a suppressor under the handguard but I'm honestly thinking of changing it back so it can be better stored in a pack. (I am not sure how to upload my pictures in order vs copy paste so it's likely at the bottom.)

CMMG recently released a bufferless AR variant that would very much fit the truck gun monicker. One of these in 300 black suppressed would definitely fit the bill. Especially if you don't plan on SBRing it.
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I have my heart set on a lever gun. I think my definition of a truck gun is different than most ....this is strictly for 4 legged black critters

 

[Siglvr]

Have you looked at the Kel-tec PLR-16? (PLR -Pistol Long Range) Takes any standard Ar-15 mag and 5.56 ammo and is an accurate shooter while still being reasonably priced. Bit of fire out the end of course due to the shortness and it's not a lever action. https://www.gunsamerica.com/digest/kel-tec-plr-16-5-56-223-pistol-range-report/

 

[nehalemguy]

This was back in 2019, so may be very different now. But cost was somewhere around $975. I don't recall having trouble wrangling one, but my recollection is hazy.

Remember that Marlin went bust along with Remington.

Ruger purchased the 150-year-old Marlin brand and assets in its entirety for $30 million at a federal bankruptcy auction from Remington Outdoors.

-E-

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Remember that Marlin went bust along with Remington.

Ruger purchased the 150-year-old Marlin brand and assets in its entirety for $30 million at a federal bankruptcy auction from Remington Outdoors.

-E-

Is ruger's marlin trapper only avail in 45-70? Don't know much about it but saw Hickok video.


Edit: some links FYI

Model 1895 Trapper

marlinfirearms.com

Model 1895 SBL

marlinfirearms.com

 

[nehalemguy]

Is ruger's marlin trapper only avail in 45-70? Don't know much about it but saw Hickok video.
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I'm not sure. I know Ruger is reintroducing some models, but I haven't kept up with which ones.

I do know that Marlin's collapse has driven JM Marlin prices skyward.

-E-

 

[Member 34319]

I have my heart set on a lever gun. I think my definition of a truck gun is different than most ....this is strictly for 4 legged black critters

Definitely do some looking at mares legs. I'm not certain to who makes them these days, they are out there though. Something like that would be a gross start to what your thinking up.

 

[oremike]

This is the one I have:

R92 44 Mag 16" 8 Rounds Stainless Steel / Brazilian Hardwood

rossiusa.com

 

[ORhutner]

You will pay handsomely for an American produced stainless lever gun right now unless you stumble onto a deal. There are some options available that can be found at a reasonable price still. I don't have personal experience with either of these two but have come across a couple positive posts from owners across the interwebs.

Rossi Triple black 357 mag:

R92 357 Mag 16.5" 8 Rounds Triple Black

rossiusa.com

Citadel LevTac 92:

Levtac-92 - Legacy Sports International – The Most Trusted Name in the Shooting Industry

LEVTAC-92 FEATURES Available Calibers: .357 Mag, 44 Mag, 454 Casull Barrel: 16.5" Threaded Model 92 large loop Lever Action Tough Black Synthetic Stock Great Modular M-LOK Forend Rear Peep Sight with Pic Rail Bladed Front Sight REGISTER YOUR FIREARM FIND A DEALER

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