Smith & Wesson Model 1854 lever action 44 Magnum

[TTSX]

I use the crossbolt safety only when unloading. Use the half-cock otherwise. Look at it occasionally to check its position.

If those aren't enough, remove or deactivate it.

Bruce

I'm glad they work for you. They don't for me and as such, a deal breaker.

 

[The Heretic]

Definitely. Sometimes when I see an interesting but overpriced gun I make a list of all the cool guns I could buy for the price of the one overpriced gun. Then the overpriced gun seems even more ridiculous than I first thought ha ha.

I compare them to guns I already have that are similar and paid much much less for. E.G., IIRC, not that many years ago (6-7?), I bought a Marlin '95 and paid half what Ruger is asking for one now. Yes, I know the Ruger is improved (somewhat) and there has been inflation. But it still makes me feel good that I paid quite a bit less for most of my guns/etc. than what is being asked for very similar guns today.

 

[Nosferatu]

If it becomes popular enough, I'm sure Beartooth Mercantile will make a safety delete for it.

Each of my Marlins has one.

 

[kmk1012]

Can't be any worse than a heavy .45-70.

I've shot several 45-70's, they are almost equivalent to the lesser 460Mag, the 500 is in a different class. I am a recoil junky but even a crazy person needs to draw a line somewhere. You are more than welcome to bring ANY 45-70govt to compare.

 

[Old Dog]

As I noted in the other thread about these S&W lever rifles (which apparently was posted right after this one):

$1279? $3499? For .44 Mag lever-action rifles?

With the stupid big loop levers? And pic rails on top?

No, thank you. I'll settle for my Winchesters and Marlins.

 

[Sxsnuf]

And I thought ruglins were priced at like 3x their REAL worth? Their worth to this guy, anyway. For the cost of 1 s&w "limited edition", I can buy a beautiful example of a jm stamped 1894 in .357, AND another in .44 mag, with $ left over to feed them! Each of the Marlins would be truly "limited edition", as in, never to be made again, EVER!

 

[Sxsnuf]

Too slow to edit:
Or 5 Rossi model 92s, new, in the box?

 

[RVTECH]

With the stupid big loop levers? And pic rails on top?

I assume the rail must come off. The description says it Accepts mounts compatible with Marlin® 1894 hole patterns.

I wouldn't exactly call it a big loop lever, as they say 'oversized' , but nevertheless consider this part:

The Model 1854 is launching with two versions, both chambered in the almighty 44 Magnum. First is a utilitarian stainless-steel bead-finish gun with polymer furniture. The second is an extremely limited-edition black version with high-grade walnut stocks where only 1,854 units will be available for sale.

So, after the 1854 wood stocked units are gone all that is left will be the plastic fantastic ones which definitely narrows the market.

 

[Jay Walk]

One is unobtanium, the other looks like Straight up POOP

 

[The Heretic]

As I noted in the other thread about these S&W lever rifles (which apparently was posted right after this one):

$1279? $3499? For .44 Mag lever-action rifles?

With the stupid big loop levers? And pic rails on top?

No, thank you. I'll settle for my Winchesters and Marlins.

I did pay $1200 for my Miroku/Winchester .44 mag '92.

But:

1) It is a Miroku made Winchester
2) It is a Trapper takedown model
3) It has an Octagon barrel.
4) It has wood furniture.

 

[Moonbuzzard]

I like it, but no where shows them in stock at the moment.

 

[Alexx1401]

I like it, but no where shows them in stock at the moment.

Will take a bit, the auction shows 1 dealer (so far) offering to sell one on a pre order basis for $1600. Anyone who wants one early on will have to get lucky or pay the going rate till the pipe line fills

 

[Old Dog]

I did pay $1200 for my Miroku/Winchester .44 mag '92.

But:

1) It is a Miroku made Winchester
2) It is a Trapper takedown model
3) It has an Octagon barrel.
4) It has wood furniture.

Those are some great rifles - and beautiful. The price has gone up considerably on them as well, but I consider them to be heirloom quality unlike the Smiths.

 

[The Heretic]

Those are some great rifles - and beautiful. The price has gone up considerably on them as well, but I consider them to be heirloom quality unlike the Smiths.
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Yes - mine was NIB when I got it. Then I put one round thru and now it is a safe queen.

My Rossi '92 44 mag carbine is the rifle I would use. As is the youth model Marlin .30-30 336.

 

[.45's and .38's]

I am on the hunt for a miroku Winchester in 357 and think I've called about every dealer in 200 miles looking for one.

Half cock is plenty safety for me

No need for crossbolt , I have one remlin that has one.

 

[Moonbuzzard]

Will take a bit, the auction shows 1 dealer (so far) offering to sell one on a pre order basis for $1600. Anyone who wants one early on will have to get lucky or pay the going rate till the pipe line fills

Thanks.
I guess I'll wait until someone makes an impulse purchase then realizes the rent's due lol

 

[Alexx1401]

Thanks.
I guess I'll wait until someone makes an impulse purchase then realizes the rent's due lol

Any time something like this hits there is of course some who "just have to have it" who will pay the going rate at the auction. Then Wife finds out or such and suddenly they "need" to sell so you may well snag one at a more realistic price

 

[308Palma]

I think it looks better than the Henry Big Boy's, but then you're lacking in the caliber choices Henry offers. Beyond that, they're WAY expensive, especially when you consider these offerings are "nice to have" guns.

Similar to what someone else said earlier, there are lots of other choices at these price points that most folk would rather put their money towards.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Like other's mentioned above, what's wrong with the current lineup of Henry's?

Also, what's wrong with the ruger marlin? Why pay so much when these already exist? Is it the "tactical cowboy" thing that is attractive? Or is it because it's "new"? I honestly don't understand why this would be attractive to buyers vs what's already out there. I must be missing something.

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[GI JEW 555]

I don't know if anyone has seen the Proto Aero precision is working on but, it looks like they have something in the works. Should be interesting to see it next shot show hopefully.

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