"Modern" Lever Guns

[radarmonkey]

The marlin dark series are very popular right now and go for big money.

On GB they're hanging out around 3k for a 45-70, from what I can tell. I really like them.

 

[turkeyrun]

"Sad"

In the fact that making them into "scary, black, killing machines" puts them more onto the libturd radar.

"Really sad"

Altering a "classic" pre-64. I would be buying a newer '94, do the alterarations for them and KEEP the original.

I love lever guns. The new tacticool styles are bringing some of the younger generation into the fold. The new models are cool, but not destroying a classic.

 

[Jason L]

Dude, these are cool af! This first one is my favorite. I'm pretty sure I read that you're doing this work; is that correct?

Yes sir. My shop has built all of these so far, with many more to come.

 

[Jason L]

Henry Brass 45-70
Thread Barrel
RPP Comet Muzzle Brake
RPP Handguard
RPP +6 Side Quiver
RPP Lever Takedown Screw
RPP Peep Site
Stock Stained Black

 

[SRB]

On GB they're hanging out around 3k for a 45-70, from what I can tell. I really like them.

Found one when they first came out $780 including shipping

 

[radarmonkey]

Found one when they first came out $780 including shipping

Nice! I should've pulled the trigger on several firearms I had eyes on a couple years ago.

 

[dennishoddy]

I'm just entering into the lever gun field. Henry .22 mag and my FIL Marlin 336 which will remain as inherited.
I'm in the crowd that says if you can find a classic gun and can make it pretty, get after it.
The classic crowd says leave it as found as the value will decline if modified.
I don't care. I don't sell guns but have restored several to new condition like a Win Mod 12 shotgun and some older .22's by refinishing the stocks. My heirs can debate if that should or should not have happened.
Put a short tube red dot on the Henry .22 mag, using it for armadillos and the lever gun steel challenge at our range.

 

[radarmonkey]

I'm just entering into the lever gun field. Henry .22 mag and my FIL Marlin 336 which will remain as inherited.
I'm in the crowd that says if you can find a classic gun and can make it pretty, get after it.
The classic crowd says leave it as found as the value will decline if modified.
I don't care. I don't sell guns but have restored several to new condition like a Win Mod 12 shotgun and some older .22's by refinishing the stocks. My heirs can debate if that should or should not have happened.
Put a short tube red dot on the Henry .22 mag, using it for armadillos and the lever gun steel challenge at our range.

Your gun, your rules, no? That's my philosophy.

 

[Jason L]

Marlin 336 30-30
Barrel cut to 16 1/2” and crowned
Ranger Point Precision lever, trigger, hammer spur, takedown screw
Upgraded stock set
Laser Engraved
Cerakote black and Distressed Burnt Bronze

 

[45worm]

Not my cup of tea, but still cool.