Forums46
Topics537,041
Posts9,719,725
Members86,989
|
Most Online25,604 Feb 12th, 2024
|
|
|
Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
#8542250
02/26/22 08:13 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675
Mickey Moose
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
|
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675 |
I'm looking for a straight wall cartridge lever action with a pistol grip... a Marlin 1895 (#70478) is my top pick. BUT the newly Ruger-produced version is 1) seemingly impossible to get unless shelling out double (at the low end) the MSRP and is 2) only chambered in 45-70 which is more than what I need. Henry's Big Boy X is available in 45 Colt, 357 Mag, 44 Mag. Relative to the Marlin it's awful looking. Uberti's 1873 is available in the same chamberings as the Henry and isn't as ugly. I'd like to stay under about $1500. What other options are there?
Thanks.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542345
02/26/22 10:16 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,090
Brother in-law
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 35,090 |
I know where some 45-70 leverlution is
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542373
02/26/22 10:55 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,851
Blackout Bill
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 1,851 |
Post a “want to buy” in the firearms section. Just copy/paste your post here. Lots of people on the forum have these rifles and typically won’t gouge you.
You never know who’s willing to give one up. Good luck
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542396
02/26/22 11:24 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835
unclebubba
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835 |
There's an 1895g on gunbroker right now with only 1 day of bidding left. 45/70 can easily be loaded up or down to fit your needs.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: unclebubba]
#8542444
02/27/22 12:15 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675
Mickey Moose
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
|
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675 |
45/70 can easily be loaded up or down to fit your needs. That's on my mind. Maybe I'm going to start loading a new cartridge.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542560
02/27/22 02:11 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,085
J.G.
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 41,085 |
From the "want" thread.
AR-15 in .350 Legend is a straight wall. Part of the reason it was created. One in a bolt action would be cool!
800 Yard Steel Range Precision Rifle Instruction Memberships and Classes Available
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: J.G.]
#8542585
02/27/22 02:41 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675
Mickey Moose
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
|
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675 |
From the "want" thread.
AR-15 in .350 Legend is a straight wall. Part of the reason it was created. One in a bolt action would be cool! Intriguing, I'll look into that. The possible purchase I texted you about last eve didn't pan out. == Edit == Henry has a 350 Legend break action. Different, I like that. And it's dirt cheap.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: BigPig]
#8542644
02/27/22 03:49 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675
Mickey Moose
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
|
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675 |
Yes, I'm aware of Big Horn and agree they are fine. The $3050 base price doesn't fit with the $1500 price I set. This is something with which I will realistically shoot 100 rounds at a target a year and maybe one deer a year. It might even get banged around by family and friends.
I appreciate your eye for luxury items though.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542705
02/27/22 05:06 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,692
BigPig
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 22,692 |
Yes, I'm aware of Big Horn and agree they are fine. The $3050 base price doesn't fit with the $1500 price I set. This is something with which I will realistically shoot 100 rounds at a target a year and maybe one deer a year. It might even get banged around by family and friends.
I appreciate your eye for luxury items though. I missed your $1500 limit. For a production rifle that’s not a pistol caliber, I kind of like the 444marlin, most likely in a Marlin.
Wade Dews, REALTOR ® Rendon Realty, LLC Frontline Real Estate Team www.RendonRealty.comWadeDews@gmail.com 214-356-2410 Up to 1% for closing costs for First Responders & Veterans Proudly partnered with Assist The Officer Foundation https://atodallas.org/
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542744
02/27/22 11:49 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,787
GasGuzzler
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,787 |
Since the move to a new plant and new machinery after not building rifles for over a year, the current Rossi R92 is a good rifle for $650 or so. I think they are making mostly .45 Colts right now and they may all be stainless but I expect more to come soon. I know many want to stay US built and I understand that but from a quality standpoint I have not heard anything negative about the new rifles.
Pass the gravy.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8542795
02/27/22 02:01 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835
unclebubba
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835 |
45/70 can easily be loaded up or down to fit your needs. That's on my mind. Maybe I'm going to start loading a new cartridge. Look at the older JM stamped Marlins. They aren't getting ridiculous prices.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8543373
02/28/22 02:00 AM
|
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,518
Reloder28
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,518 |
I have two Winchester 1892’s in 45 Colt. Both are NIB. One is the 16” SRC, the other is the 20” Octagonal barrel.
[b][/b]
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8543661
02/28/22 02:13 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,787
GasGuzzler
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 6,787 |
I too prefer the 1892. The Winchester MSRP is around $1200 and out of stock.
Pass the gravy.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8544362
03/01/22 02:39 AM
|
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 512
nebo
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 512 |
A friend talked me into ordering a Marlin Cowboy Limited before they were made. 45 colt, octagon barrel and great feel. I load from a 200gr excited to a 300 gr flatnose. It is as near a one hole gun as I have ever owned. A buckhorn rear site is all the more I have done to it. Killed everything I ever pulled the trigger on. Boys will fight over it when I am gone.
Mayor of Nebo , Texas this week
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8544626
03/01/22 01:28 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417
SnakeWrangler
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417 |
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: SnakeWrangler]
#8544640
03/01/22 01:43 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675
Mickey Moose
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
|
OP
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 9,675 |
SnakeWrangler, that is cool, tell me about it.
My botnet is bigger than yours.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8544710
03/01/22 03:13 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417
SnakeWrangler
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417 |
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8544734
03/01/22 03:37 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417
SnakeWrangler
THF Celebrity
|
THF Celebrity
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 65,417 |
Lever-Action 1887 Shotguns: Armi Chiappa Vs. Norinco Review of new 1887's
I believe in science and I’m an insufferable [censored] Actually, BBC is pretty damn good "You Cannot Simultaneously Be Politically Correct And Intellectually Honest!"
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8544797
03/01/22 04:32 PM
|
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 667
Saddle Tramp
Tracker
|
Tracker
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 667 |
The article mentions "SASS champion “Gunfighter” Lassiter, aka Tom Wildenauer." He is the "go to" gunsmith to make the reproduction lever shotguns shoot smooth and fast for CAS.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: Mickey Moose]
#8545293
03/02/22 02:15 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,010
bluetopper
Pro Tracker
|
Pro Tracker
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,010 |
Straight walled lever? 444 Marlin hands down.
Uprisings started or quelled, tornadoes rerouted, elections rigged.
|
|
|
Re: Looking for Straight Wall Cartridge Lever Action
[Re: bluetopper]
#8545447
03/02/22 05:52 AM
|
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835
unclebubba
THF Trophy Hunter
|
THF Trophy Hunter
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 9,835 |
Straight walled lever? 444 Marlin hands down. You misspelled 45-70.
|
|
|
Moderated by bigbob_ftw, CCBIRDDOGMAN, Chickenman, Derek, DeRico, Duck_Hunter, hetman, jeh7mmmag, JustWingem, kmon11, kry226, kwrhuntinglab, Payne, pertnear, rifleman, sig226fan (Rguns.com), Superduty, TreeBass, txcornhusker
|