Lever Action Rifles

[NickJ]

I bought a Rossi M92 .44 lever rifleabout 2 years ago. It was actually my first gun ever (strange starting caliber, I know). The gun hel 10 rounds in the magazine, and kicked like a donkey. The first time at the range, I fired about 40 rounds. I walked out of there with a black and blue shoulder. It was a good time though. Lever rifles and a bit of a pain to clean and dissasemble, but if you have patience, then it's worth it. The Rossi M92 was about $450 new...not a bad price for a .44 Magnum.

LEVER RIFLES ARE AWESOME.....but I prefer auto loaders

 

[abigbadzebra]

I hate to keep posting this (not really) but I can't help it. I love my Ruger 96/22. Would have to find one used though as I'm pretty sure they haven't made them in years.

 

[nrar15]

I have a Rossi in 45LC and a Marlin in 45/70 and love them both. Have had a Uberti in 45LC but just to pretty for me to beat around.

 

[sbcman]

I own 3 Marlins (39a, 1894c, 1894ss). Mine have a few years on them and right now I would wait out the new productions just to see how things go.

The Marlin 39a is the BEST 22 rifle ever made (yeh, I said it). Mine is circa 1959 and still runs like champ. I've taken deer with the 357 and 44. Side eject, factory drill and tap, decent capacity and reasonable accuracy- there's really no good reason to look beyond Marlin for lever guns.

 

[kludge]

there's really no good reason to look beyond Marlin for lever guns

I can think of a few.

 

[sbcman]

I can think of a few.

Do tell.

 

[dom1104]

I agree with Sbcman, marlin has leverguns all wrapped up.

 

[sgreen3]

Hard to beat the old Winchester's

 

[sbcman]

I agree with Sbcman, marlin has leverguns all wrapped up.

Repped

 

[tge45]

I'll also recommend Marlin, although I prefer the older pre- button safety models. I've got a few and I'll always look at another one.

 

[kludge]

Do tell.

1. Winchester '92
2. Henry
3. Freedom Group/Cerberus/many recent quality complaints/poor customer service
4. .44 Mag 1:38" twist rate.

 

[thegeez]

If you are going to use them-go with the Marlin and let the collectors go with the Winchesters.Marlin 39 or 39a is the best choice for what you want in a .22

 

[Avi8tor]

Why not get a variety of brands since you are wanting multiple calibers? For the 22 I recommend the Henry! Great gun!

 

[Deaddogwalkin]

1894SS and a CSS in my safe, but I haven't had a chance to put them too the test, leaning towards the 44 just because it has a little more punch than the 357, but I am still waiting feedback about them on another post.

 

[deer hunter]

Thanks

Thanks for all the info guys. I did end up buying a Marlin 336 30-30 from a fellow INGO member. It shoots really sweet. I will try to post a picture of it soon.

 

[holtkampaj]

Personally, if you want a classy and showy gun it has to be the Marlin 1894 stainless steel. I have a set, .357 mag and .44 mag. Love them, they look damn cocky is a glass case, and i love killing deer with them. The .357 is perfect of a girl or younger person. The .44 is what i use, love it, have not scoped it and do not think I'm going to. It would kill the look and they shoot so nice that i don't feel the need to. Marlin 1894 stainless steel has my vote!

 

[ngroark]

just bought a winchester 1894 chambered in 30-30 the other day, it is the legendary lawman and it has never been fired!! still in the box with tags!... it is literally the best lookin gun i've seen... so i had to buy it... course now a few other guns look pretty lol

 

[holtkampaj]

What did the winchester 1894 cost you? and is is stainless steel? I am just so partial to the stainless, so much cleaner looking than blued

 

[BJones]

I bought a Marlin 1894CB in .357 a few months ago. It shoots great and has a higher comb than some of the other manufacturers. It is a ton of fun to shoot and looks great as well.
I have had great experiences with marlins over the years.

 

[ag563]

I have a couple of Henry's, never a problem. The Golden Boys are really nice.