Show and tell Lever actions

[DeanMk]

Here's the Model 94 I bought for my grandson when he was about 3. (He's 11 now) I think it was made in 80-81.
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And here with my 1894 in 30 WCF
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Don't think I showed off the wife's 99 in 243 that the boy is now shooting.
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Beautiful guns, Orygun.
Thanks for sharing them with us.

 

[Dr_Lou]

Another lever! First the 99 in .358 Win two weeks ago and yesterday a pristine 1953 Marlin 336 in .32 WS. Wasn't looking for one, but she was too nice and reasonably priced to leave behind.

 

[mountedrecon]

My Old Marlin Model 93

 

[Pizza Bob]

While I purposely collect S&W revolvers, that doesn't preclude me from owning a few lever guns...

Browning BL-22 FLD Grd II Octagon / .22 LR


Marlin 1894 / .44 Magnum


Winchester Model 94 Rifle, NRA Commemorative / .30-30


Winchester / Browning / Miroku Model 71 High Grade / .348 Winchester


Winchester Model 71 Deluxe (3-digit serial number) / .348 Winchester


Enjoy.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

 

[DeanMk]

Nice collection Bob!

 

[micdude]

While I purposely collect S&W revolvers, that doesn't preclude me from owning a few lever guns...

Browning BL-22 FLD Grd II Octagon / .22 LR
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Marlin 1894 / .44 Magnum
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Winchester Model 94 Rifle, NRA Commemorative / .30-30
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Winchester / Browning / Miroku Model 71 High Grade / .348 Winchester
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Winchester Model 71 Deluxe (3-digit serial number) / .348 Winchester
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Enjoy.

Adios,

Pizza Bob

Jeez, that's not just a few I don't know to many people who have two or one lever gun deluxe grade chambered in 348 Winchester. Lol

nice

 

[CountryGent]

My son's birthday was yesterday and his father gave him this:





He was pretty darn excited.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

My son's birthday was yesterday and his father gave him this:

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He was pretty darn excited.

Looks like its "time" to go shootin'....
Very cool birthday present...here is to many years of happy shooting.
Andy

 

[CountryGent]

Looks like its "time" to go shootin'....
Very cool birthday present...here is to many years of happy shooting.
Andy

Indeed. Taking some time off in August, so will take both wee ones shooting with their BB guns. (That and the big people finally getting some trigger time too.)

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Indeed. Taking some time off in August, so will take both wee ones shooting with their BB guns. (That and the big people finally getting some trigger time too.)

Nice to read some good news here on the forum...Happy for you and your family...!
Andy

 

[drewbogdanovic]

somebody wanna sell me a .357 lever? Old Rossi? I'm fiending seeing all these beauties

 

[DeanMk]

If you're gonna buy a used .357/.44 lever....

A close copy of the Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action rifle, the B-92 was introduced in 1978 as a limited edition B-92 Centennial in .44 Mag. caliber only. The standard B-92 was introduced in 1979 in .44 Magnum. The 357 Mag. was introduced in 1982. The B-92 was discontinued in 1987. According to the date codes on this rifle, it was manufactured in 1998, but this could be incorrect. The BL92 is a very good quality clone of the original Winchester 1892, invented by John Browning (which is why Browning Arms Company had them made, to begin with). The Winchester '92 was admired and recognized as one of the smoothest and most accurate lever actions ever made.

 

[UnionMillsNW]

I've probably already posted on this thread but I love this rifle so dang much I'm posting again.

My 1873 Uberti .357 mag named "Annie Oakley"
My 1873 revolver named "Calamity Jane"

 

[The Heretic]

If you're gonna buy a used .357/.44 lever....

Or a Winchester 92 or a Rossi 92. The Winchester is as good as or better than the Browning (depending on what sub-model you get).

I love my Miroku made Win 92 Takedown Trapper with a 16" octagon barrel but it is a safe queen. I bought it NIB from a NWFA member but could not resist shooting it a few times.

I like my Rossi 92 - slick action and decent trigger - handy rifle. Not all Rossi 92s are that nice though (action wise), but this one is, and I am not afraid to get it banged up, unlike my Winchester.

The Model 92 is a very popular rifle, and very strong - stronger than the Model '94 (Winchester or Marlin - which are two different rifles, despite having the same model designation).

But enough of me babbling what I am sure everyone here knows.

 

[orygun]

The Model 92 is a very popular rifle, and very strong - stronger than the Model '94 (Winchester or Marlin - which are two different rifles, despite having the same model designation).

Talking Winchester designs only, how did you come to this conclusion?

 

[The Heretic]

Talking Winchester designs only, how did you come to this conclusion?

Winchester Model 1892 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

In its modern form, using updated materials and production techniques, the Model 1892's action is strong enough to chamber high-pressure handgun rounds, such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .454 Casull. Despite being designed for smaller cartridges, the 1892's dual forward locking-block action is actually stronger than Browning's rear-locked Model 1894.[6]

45 Colt In Lever Action Rifles

leverguns.com

 

[CountryGent]

I like my Rossi 92 - slick action and decent trigger - handy rifle.

We've got a couple and like them both. One in .357 Magnum, the other in .44 Magnum. The former SBRed/suppressed, the latter stock. There is no denying they work.

 

[orygun]

Winchester Model 1892 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

In its modern form, using updated materials and production techniques, the Model 1892's action is strong enough to chamber high-pressure handgun rounds, such as .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum, and .454 Casull. Despite being designed for smaller cartridges, the 1892's dual forward locking-block action is actually stronger than Browning's rear-locked Model 1894.[6]

45 Colt In Lever Action Rifles

leverguns.com

But wouldn't this improvement in steel result in a new 94 being stronger, too?
I gotta admit, the 30-30 doesn't operate at Casull pressures.

 

[The Heretic]

But wouldn't this improvement in steel result in a new 94 being stronger, too?
I gotta admit, the 30-30 doesn't operate at Casull pressures.

The design is the main thing - the locking block of the '92 is superior to how the '94 locks up. This is why we won't see the Win/Browning Model '94s or Marlin 336 in .44 Magnum despite the better steel of today.

 

[orygun]

The 1892 does not have a front (forward) locking block. It's in nearly the identical position as an 1894. But there are two. I could see how that might make a difference.
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