Lever Actions

[Suck My Glock]

All I know is that last year, I found on this board a used Marlin 1894 .38/.357 stainless CST, which has the threaded barrel. They retail for about $1050, but I was able to get this one for $850. If I didn't care about a threaded barrel or stainless steel, I could have found a nice plain blued steel Marlin carbine for about $600 or maybe less. But those extra features were worth it to me.

 

[Hammer 35]

Might have something to do with Marlin getting shut down until Ruger can get everything moved, set up and running and Henry completely retooling their line up.

Might be some people snapping up what's left over to have a handy carbine since AR's are in short supply as well.

 

[McKnight55]

"Some may be buying them up to either flip if the AR15's all banned, or to replace the AR15 if they're banned."

A Ruger Scout Rifle [GSR] would probably qualify.

 

[xerts1911]

 

[McKnight55]

"HD and general purpose truck rifle? Lever gun."
Interesting, can you be a little more specific?

The specs on the Ruger Scout are comparable to just about any lever action.Actually,the barrel is 16" and overall length is 38.5 '. It also has iron sites and a 10 + 1 ammo capacity.

https://www.ruger.com/products/scoutRifle/specSheets/6829.html

Is it a preference for the lever action vs. the bolt?

 

[needsmostuff]

Is it a preference for the lever action vs. the bolt?

Well,
A good lever gun is sexy AND has a soul .

 

[Pale Rider]

You aren't a "gun guy" and probably a bone smoker, if you don't own at least one lever action.

 

[Old Jeff H]

I honestly thought the Win 94 I listed wouldn't last long. Did I miss the mark on my pricing?

 

[Hammer 35]

Can confirm that a good lever gun can deliver very fast follow-up shots. My little Rossi 92 put plenty of venison in the freezer when I lived back east in a straightwall/shotgun only state. 44mag is plenty of thump for big whitetails of your close enough.

Another often overlooked benefit is how well they shoulder and point extremely quickly, especially the smaller 92' sized guns.

 

[McKnight55]

Is it a preference for the lever action vs. the bolt?

Well,
A good lever gun is sexy AND has a soul .

I get that point. I grew up watching the Rifleman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fMN8a3ZRUY

Reloading with a magazine would be preferable for me.

What is everybodies definition of a truck gun?

 

[McKnight55]

My definition of a truck gun, is an AR15 of the 16" kind.

So like I have been saying, we're all different in tool preferences, friend.

Not really,I was responding to "Some may be buying them up to either flip if the AR15's all banned, or to replace the AR15 if they're banned."

I would take an AR, over the lever or bolt, every time.

I've been looking at the Aero Survival Rifle.

https://www.tnwfirearms.com/Default.asp

I like the idea of same magazine[Glock] and ammo for your handgun and truck rifle.. It comes in 9/40/45/357 sig/10MM/460 Rowland.
It is a little pricey.

 

[Hammer 35]

I kind of want one of the Henry Long Rangers to set up a a hunting rifle.

But then I think to myself, a similarly priced bolt gun will:
-outshoot it
-work better from prone
-be lighter
-more easily serviced

But then I circle back to "I just kind of want one". Spent alot of times back east in the woods hunting with one lever action or another.

 

[Ballistic Therapy]

Lever actions are nice but I have never been a big fan of them.
I do like lever action .22's and have several.
For hunting I will take a good bolt action over any other.

 

[olemal]

A good lever gun is sexy AND has a soul .

Mmmmm indeed

 

[h8pvmnt]

I personally love the old world charm of the Lever gun. Its pleasing aesthetically, somewhat ergonomic and just plain cool to own, shoot and use. If i could only have one rifle it might just be a lever gun in a rifle caliber. Maybe a Winchester 1886 in 45-70 As to the cost and shortage, i think everything is over priced including lever guns. Lever guns i assume were never made in huge quantity in recent years. So with the overbuying there not keeping up. Couple that with the previously mentioned issues with Marlin and the changes at Henry and you have a perfect storm of supply not meeting demand. People are buying things they normally would not have as well. Winchester, Browning, Marlin are all The beginnings of American Gun Culture. All but marlin are merely a name these days. Marlin we are unsure what it is now or what it will become. Long Live the Lever my favorite rifle.

 

[Longhair1957]

I recently added two new levers, A Winchester ‘73 24” oct. sporting, pistol grip, .45 Colt. And a Winchester ‘92 24” oct. deluxe sporting pistol grip, .44 mag.
I got them just before everything went apeshit crazy. And on the watch for some other models.
Where did all the levers go? I want to know too! decided to rebuild my lever collection too late. Previous collection was sacrificed during the obamy years for AR’s.

https://i.imgur.com/NO533UU.mp4

 

[TomI]

I'm hoping Rugers acquisition of Marlin will help it all out. I for one am keeping my eyes on them. I would love to find a 38/357 for an all around fun gun. For me the Ar platform just doesn't have the soul of a lever gun.

 

[xerts1911]

Marlin fans everywhere are hoping the same

 

[Longhair1957]

The 1892 that I bought, was because I had bought a marlin 1894 cowboy .44 mag, it was a pos and went Back to factory.
And I bought several years back a 1895 STAINLESS big loop model. It had a loose bolt. And a short chamber. Now back before REMLIN. You could buy any marlin lever and it worked.
I do like the Miroku better than y the he marlin anyways. Sure it was $1450 +tax. But it will be nice for my grandkids when I pass.

 

[h8pvmnt]

The Miroku Winchester's are really high quality. The older Browning B92s made by Miroku are really nice as well and lack the rebounding hammer and tang safety. I have 2 sets of consecutive SN Winchester 92 deluxe takedown Trappers one set in . 44 one set in . 357. While I don't like the tang safety and rebounding hammer it really doesnt detract that much. I Recently got a couple of the Miroku Winchester 73s one in . 44-40 and one in . 45 colt. They are also really nice and closer to an original than the 92s are. All are works of art in my opinion. Lever guns are hopefully a part of our history that continues on. Hopefully Ruger doesn't cheapen the Marlin but instead embraces the old world craftsmanship that made them a household name for over 100 years.