Which single lever action would you want ....
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Hank's Dad
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Winchester Model 1895 in .30-06 Springfield. Had one once in .270 Win. Like an idiot, sold it when I needed some cash.
Would love to have a set; one ingraved and pretty for presentation, a matching one but in "field grade" for shooting, hunting, and fun.
Would love to have a set; one ingraved and pretty for presentation, a matching one but in "field grade" for shooting, hunting, and fun.
TNT
I would love to own the one you mention, but I would probably sell it because of all the fine guns I would like to shoot it would buy me.
To keep I kinda like the Model 94 I have as it was made the year I was born. I have been looking for a Marlin 39 made the same year. Someday maybe.
I would love to own the one you mention, but I would probably sell it because of all the fine guns I would like to shoot it would buy me.
To keep I kinda like the Model 94 I have as it was made the year I was born. I have been looking for a Marlin 39 made the same year. Someday maybe.
I'm with rem33 on this one, I like to shoot my guns. I have always wanted a Winchester 64 lever action rifle with the pistol grip and half length mag, either in 30-30 or 32 Win Special. Don't ask why, I just always have wanted one. Had a chance one time to pick one up in 25-35, but I passed on it. Maybe someday.
That, or a Winchester 1895 in 405. Big medicine stick.
That, or a Winchester 1895 in 405. Big medicine stick.
Dfariswheel
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How about the Winchester 1866 made for presentation to General Grant?? that was made with a solid California-mined pure silver receiver?
Agreeing with another poster, I have - and would be on the list - a Pre 64 Win 94 in .30-30 of my birth year. Otherwise, what I don't have:
Btw, though sadly (as it's one of the best of 'em) a pretty much defunct round now except perhaps among the Thompson Contender crowd, the 7x30 Waters Win 94 XTR 24" "carbine" (round barrel/regular barrel bands) c. 1980s/early 90s (?) is one of nicest levers I've ever seen/handled/shot. A friend has two of them; I'm trying to get him to part with one!
- An as-new/original Win 92 (1892) 20" saddle ring carbine (SRC) in .44-40, circa the latest they made it with the original 73/92 carbine style ladder rear sight/front post sight combination available. (later years 20s and 30s -they seemed to start making the later/now more modern front sight and rear semi-buck--per later 94s--on many of them)
- Winchester 1886 SRC-22"-.45-70--in original/as new or ex. cond. form or in later/relatively recent limited production Browning form--would be just about as pleased.
Btw, though sadly (as it's one of the best of 'em) a pretty much defunct round now except perhaps among the Thompson Contender crowd, the 7x30 Waters Win 94 XTR 24" "carbine" (round barrel/regular barrel bands) c. 1980s/early 90s (?) is one of nicest levers I've ever seen/handled/shot. A friend has two of them; I'm trying to get him to part with one!
Winchester 71 Deluxe...
Full size version with factory mounted Lyman peep sight. Just to expensive for me right now. But I am perfectly content with my Pre-64 model 94 in .32 Special, had to get one of those for myself after growing up shooting my grandfathers. Bought the first one I found after graduating basic training.
Full size version with factory mounted Lyman peep sight. Just to expensive for me right now. But I am perfectly content with my Pre-64 model 94 in .32 Special, had to get one of those for myself after growing up shooting my grandfathers. Bought the first one I found after graduating basic training.
Magnum Wheel Man
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Gotta admit... I'm in the croud that would rather shoot em than hang em...
but I could see a "yellow boy" hanging over the mantel...
of the shooters I love my 45-70 Marlin, & my 50 AE converted 44 mag Marlin
... I think I'd like one of those new 410's too
but I could see a "yellow boy" hanging over the mantel...
of the shooters I love my 45-70 Marlin, & my 50 AE converted 44 mag Marlin
... I think I'd like one of those new 410's too
mikel_holt
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The Winchester '73 in .32-20...
that a friend of mine inherited from his dad. It's like new. And I don't even particularly care for lever guns.
that a friend of mine inherited from his dad. It's like new. And I don't even particularly care for lever guns.
Jack O'Conner
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I'd go for a 95 Winchester chambered for the obsolete 35 Winchester cartridge. It is said to produce same velocity with 225 grain bullet as the ever popular 35 Remington does with a 200 grain bullet. Whether an advantage or not is unknown to me. I just want one. All the 95's in this chambering I've handled were in heavy-use (poor) condition.
Jack
Jack
Dave Haven
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Marlin 39A. My Dad has one that's a tack driver. I hope I don't inherit it too soon.
Why only one?
How about a Marlin 39 and a Marlin 1894 for bigger stuff. I wouldn't rule out a 336 in .30-30 or maybe even a .444 in the future. It's just so much cheaper to shoot the smaller ones, and the .357 Magnum will probably take down a bear, certainly a two-legged varmint.
How about a Marlin 39 and a Marlin 1894 for bigger stuff. I wouldn't rule out a 336 in .30-30 or maybe even a .444 in the future. It's just so much cheaper to shoot the smaller ones, and the .357 Magnum will probably take down a bear, certainly a two-legged varmint.