Lever Action Advice

[thekidd76]

In 1966 (before the Cowboy action interest in leverguns) I had a friend convert a 32-20 SRC into a .357/.38 carbine for me. I carried this gun on patrol as a Michigan Trooper at the Flint Post. The gun was perfect as a patrol rifle since we could use our .38 Special rounds if we had to as well as the .357 rounds.

In the mid 90’s after I retired, I got back into lever guns and discovered that the Cowboy action shooting sport was responsible for the creation of many fantastic lever guns and renewed interest in them.

I am now the proud owner of the following samples:

Browning .22 LR
Browning B53, 32-20
Chiappa Model 92, 44-40 SRC
Henry Brass Big Boy, .44 Mag, Michigan State Police 100th Anniversary model
Marlin 1894 CS, 38/.357
Marlin 1894-P, .44 Mag., trapper length barrel
Marlin 336Y,, 30-30
Rossi, M92, 16” barrel, .357 Mag
Rossi, M92, 16” barrel, .45 Colt
Winchester 1894 (XRT), 30-30 (Mfg 1987/ pre cross bolt safety)
Winchester 1894, 30-30, Mfg 1952
Winchester 1894, .32 Special, Mfg pre-1964
Winchester/Miroku 1892, 32-20
Winchester 1894 SRC, “Trapper”, .45 Colt Mfg 1990 (year before cross bolt safety)
Winchester 9422M, .22 Magnum
Winchester/Miroku model 1873, .357 Magnum
Winchester/Miroku 1894, SRC 20” barrel, 38-55

Looking for an 1894 Marlin in .32 H&R Magnum so that I can convert it into a .327 Magnum. I had a Henry model of .327 Magnum but sold it. I should have kept that one.

I love lever guns (if a rifle doesn’t have a lever, it is not really a gun ). I also think they would make great PC LEO patrol rifles.

Just some thoughts,

Trooper Joe

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[Cold Smoke]

Really?

You want to see a .45 Colt go to work, smash that dude full of 2F and spark it in a suitable tube. Wow!

 

[Cold Smoke]

I’m on the hunt for a suitable ’86 in .40-65. Nothing too precious or too far gone. A good shooter with a tight enough action and wrinkles in the pipe that still get it done. I seem to be sitting on a sizable pile of pills for one. Long story...

 

[Chaparral]

If you find that Dog please post photos! I have not seen one in the wild or otherwise since about ‘95.

 

[Sgt Dog]

I’ve sold at least 30 Marlin and a few other levers. Don’t think I ever bought (or sold) one I wouldn’t have liked to keep. But I got into Marlin Ballards and something had to fund the habit. I’ve got some nice pictures and a few I just couldn’t part with.

These are all Marlins, from turn of the century, I think 1992 through 1906. Mostly Model 1893s and 1894, but one 1892. The 40-65 is an 1895. Calibers are 40-65, 38-55, 32-40, 32-20 and a 22 caliber.

 

[montesa]

I’ve sold at least 30 Marlin and a few other levers. Don’t think I ever bought (or sold) one I wouldn’t have liked to keep. But I got into Marlin Ballards and something had to fund the habit. I’ve got some nice pictures and a few I just couldn’t part with.

These are all Marlins, from turn of the century, I think 1992 through 1906. Mostly Model 1893s and 1894, but one 1892. The 40-65 is an 1895. Calibers are 40-65, 38-55, 32-40, 32-20 and a 22 caliber.

Amazing collection.

 

[Sgt Dog]

Nice little Marlin 39A.

 

[Sgt Dog]

This is one of the last STBL’s (45-70) made before Remington moved the facility. I am glad glad glad Ruger has them now. I’d like one from Ruger!

 

[Sgt Dog]

This is such a sweet 1892. Love this exact patina and Walnut combination. I had John Taylor reline the bore with a TJ Hammer forged liner - can’t spot the reline even with a close inspection.

 

[Sgt Dog]

This is a good example of the wood on the ADLs from about 1948-1952. This is a 32 Special. Hard one to sell!