Show and tell Lever actions

[KKG]

I have an early Ruger #3 in .45-70. Now there is a bruiser! Maybe this is why I don't have a Right Shoulder Joint? I would take it to the range and put 3 rounds through it; set it aside "to let it cool" - yeah right. Then one day I hit the range and there's a guy shooting what sounded like a Cannon but the gun isn't even coming up off the front sand bag. I walk over to watch him and he's shooting a .300 Weatherby! He finishes up his string and we talk a bit. He tells me he has had the gun "Ported" and asks me if I would like to try it. I say sure. I give it a try and it feels like a .22-250 - just NO recoil. He said he the guy who did the Porting is in Everett and his name is George Garvil. I give him a call and I make an appointment to see him, taking my Ruger with me. He calls me a couple of days later, I go in to pickup the gun and head directly to the range. I had one of the elastic sleeves with 9 rounds in it figuring that will be more than enough. I put the 9 rounds through it, one right after the other! Over the years I have had several others done for myself and my customers, including a pre Model 29 and they all have made a wonderful improvement. Unfortunately, George is no longer with us and neither is the tool he used.

 

[Norwestr55]

I have an early Ruger #3 in .45-70. Now there is a bruiser! Maybe this is why I don't have a Right Shoulder Joint? I would take it to the range and put 3 rounds through it; set it aside "to let it cool" - yeah right. Then one day I hit the range and there's a guy shooting what sounded like a Cannon but the gun isn't even coming up off the front sand bag. I walk over to watch him and he's shooting a .300 Weatherby! He finishes up his string and we talk a bit. He tells me he has had the gun "Ported" and asks me if I would like to try it. I say sure. I give it a try and it feels like a .22-250 - just NO recoil. He said he the guy who did the Porting is in Everett and his name is George Garvil. I give him a call and I make an appointment to see him, taking my Ruger with me. He calls me a couple of days later, I go in to pickup the gun and head directly to the range. I had one of the elastic sleeves with 9 rounds in it figuring that will be more than enough. I put the 9 rounds through it, one right after the other! Over the years I have had several others done for myself and my customers, including a pre Model 29 and they all have made a wonderful improvement. Unfortunately, George is no longer with us and neither is the tool he used.

Porting makes a huge difference. I can see why they don't appreciate them at ranges though, they are loud! I had a ported 340 Wby and my GF loved plinking with it actually more than she liked shooting my SKS. "Its prettier!" I think the felt recoil between the 2 was pretty close.

 

[KKG]

My first lever, .45-70. Only costed me $560.

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[Boboclown]

There we go... My first lever, and only for $560. Didn't even plan on getting it.

 

[KKG]

While I'm not into the Stainless Steel guns I think that one would make a good Wall Hanger in the Outhouse!

 

[Boboclown]

Not into stainless steel either... Its a brass one. Kinda hard to see due to lighting.

 

[KKG]

Not into stainless steel either... Its a brass one. Kinda hard to see due to lighting.

It maybe just the way the image shows up on my screen. Brass is acceptable. Now you just need to mount a Malcolm Scope and you would be good to go.

 

[Boboclown]

It maybe just the way the image shows up on my screen. Brass is acceptable. Now you just need to mount a Malcolm Scope and you would be good to go.

No can do. This cowboy clown is going irons.

 

[KKG]

No can do. This cowboy clown is going irons.

Well whatever works for you. But the Malcolm Scope goes back to the 1st Civil War where it was used for Sniping on the Brass and Iron Henry Rifles.

 

[Boboclown]

Well whatever works for you. But the Malcolm Scope goes back to the 1st Civil War where it was used for Sniping on the Brass and Iron Henry Rifles.

Don't get me wrong, I like the look and all, but my wallet likes staying with irons!

 

[DeanMk]

Not into stainless steel either... Its a brass one. Kinda hard to see due to lighting.

Got yer back, Bobo....

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[DeanMk]

This is my little Winchester 44 carbine.
Actually purchased it from a fellow member.

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Mica,

No Beautiful Stock Envy for you.
That's a sweet little shooter you got.
Be proud.


Dean

 

[Member 34319]

I don't know @Boboclown thats a funny looking AK.

 

[nwhpfan]

Savage 99 .308. My grandpa's. I was about 10 and he pulled it out. Said his biggest regret was notching it up....but I'm sure glad he did. Yes, "M" is for Moose. He had a friend draw a cartoon of him shooting it as if the bullet went up over a hill, down the other side, across a lake, etc. to illustrate how far he was. I had figured I would shoot something with it, maybe mark up a sling and pass it off to my kids but they never showed any interest in hunting.

 

[Boboclown]

I don't know @Boboclown thats a funny looking AK.

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Haha. Its funny that there's probably only two-three people on this forum that could have guessed I was gonna buy a lever action though.

 

[CountryGent]

Savage 99 .308. My grandpa's. I was about 10 and he pulled it out. Said his biggest regret was notching it up....but I'm sure glad he did. Yes, "M" is for Moose. He had a friend draw a cartoon of him shooting it as if the bullet went up over a hill, down the other side, across a lake, etc. to illustrate how far he was. I had figured I would shoot something with it, maybe mark up a sling and pass it off to my kids but they never showed any interest in hunting.

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Very cool rifle and story. The notches give it character.

My wife's grandfather gave us his Savage 99 a couple summers ago. It is similar to the one your grandfather gave you, but in .300 Savage.

 

[DeanMk]

Good man, Gent.
If you're gonna carry a 99, it should fire a Savage cartridge.

 

[Mica]

Your stock looks brand new is it? Or is it refurbished?

Either way nice carbine!

It's in very good shape. It looked hardly fired when I got her.

 

[HK Dave]

picked this up a couple weeks ago, trying to keep the wear and tear off of the original...

New Winchester 1873 in .44-40. Octagon barrels aren't my thing, but that's all you can get:

(yes the DE 50 is new too)

 

[Member 38805]

Recently won a local auction for a Marlin Model '94 Deluxe rifle made in 1907. It's in .25-20 Marlin, and has a bunch of special order features. Presentation grade wood, pistol grip stock, deluxe checkering, half octagon barrel, half magazine, midrange vernier tang sight, windage Lyman combination front sight. Bluing is spectacular, but color cased frame is a bit faded. Was a bit surprised when it stopped bidding at less than half it's value. But a happy surprise.