Lever actions

[Ralph Allen]

I'm wanting a lever action in 45 colt/454 casull. I have a Marlin 1895 in 45-70 and it seems to fit the bill for what I bought it for. I am looking at a Marlin 1894cb in 45 colt and a Puma in 45 colt/454 casull. I have also looked at the Uberti in 45 colt. This is strictly a gun for my collection and will be a fun gun (aren't they all). Any comments/concerns on any lever actions in the above calibers would be appreciated. Thanks
Ralph

 

[TPAW]

I'd stick with Marlin, it's a good BANG for your BUCK.......

 

[Old Time Hunter]

If it is a "fun" gun, have you thought of a '73 Winchester? Plenty of knock-offs and mostly all are good. Very classy style too! Check out Uberti, Navy Arms, Cimirron, etc. The '92 Win also is a class act. Nothing against the Marlin CB's and such, but they lack a little as a conversation piece.

 

[CraigC]

If you handload, you don't need the .454. The 1892 in .45Colt is available in many more configurations and can be loaded well in excess of those published "Ruger-only" loads. The 1892 in a 24" octagon barrel configuration would be my first choice if I wanted to shoot heavy loads. Or the 1873 Winchester replicas just for fun. The Marlin placing somewhere in the middle.

 

[Playboypenguin]

The 1892 in a 24" octagon barrel configuration would be my first choice.

I love my octagon barrel .45colt EMF.

It is a lot of fun to shoot.

 

[tomh1426]

Wow nice wood floors!
I have a Puma 92 in .45 Colt and I really like it alot, Its the pre saftey with the dark wood, it looks really nice.
Its accurate it cycles smooth my fat hand fits comfortably in the loop plus I like reloading the .45 Colt.

 

[dewidmt]

I've got an older Rossi 92 in .45 Colt, no safety. I like it alot. Use it for Cowboy Action Shooting and now deer hunting in Indiana. Very dark wood, standard lever (no loop).

 

[CraigC]

That's a nice one!

 

[skeeter1]

Marlin leverguns are the best

I can't speak for the 1894CB, but I've had a 1894C (.357Mag) and a 39D (.22) for years. I just happen to love lever actions, and I think Marlin makes the best ones. I would imagine that the .45 would be fun, but the 1894C gives you the option of using .357s or .38Spls. Something to think about.