School Me on Lever Guns

[righter13]

What ya'll think about Henry rifles?

 

[2010rjd]

You're going to get tired of hearing this...but...just buy a Marlin. Winchester's are fine and dandy, but I prefer the side ejection for several reasons....primary being that a side ejection action doesn't disrupt my sight picture. Also helps if you want to mount an XS Leverail or any sort of optic to have a side ejection.

Find an old one that doesn't have the crossbar safety, gut it, clean it, lube it, and choot it.

^^^This all day long and twice a day on weekends.

 

[Triathloncoach]

I see people like Marlins. I have always thought the Winchester 94 is what Colt is to 1911s. I had a 94, traded it. It's #1 on my want list. And to me I like a lever gun to be iron sites only, a scope seems out of place. Disclaimer: I do not hunt.

 

[Hayata]

Hayata,
I will bring my Marlin on Monday, you can try it out.

Bill

You are, and continue to be, the MAN.

Thanks for all the advice to all who have posted!

Not wanting to rain on anyone's parade but I think a lever gun should eject out the top like the old cowboy guns. I have no need for a scope and this gun would be for fun, anyway.

No one has mentioned the Rossi so I'm guessing maybe some haters? That's cool. I'm a snob on some things but mostly not on firearms. I have a bunch of budget guns that work great.

Anyway, keep the great posts coming!

 

[GreenPanther]

You are, and continue to be, the MAN.

Thanks for all the advice to all who have posted!

Not wanting to rain on anyone's parade but I think a lever gun should eject out the top like the old cowboy guns. I have no need for a scope and this gun would be for fun, anyway.

No one has mentioned the Rossi so I'm guessing maybe some haters? That's cool. I'm a snob on some things but mostly not on firearms. I have a bunch of budget guns that work great.

Anyway, keep the great posts coming!

If you want to try out my top eject Win 94 with iron sights, let me know. I have plenty of free time over the next week.

 

[Shovelhead]

Does anyone have any experience with the Henry's (Big Boy)? http://henryrepeating.com/rifle-big-boy.cfm

I have a 22LR a 44Mag and a 45LC the sweetest, smooth action. Shiny brass is like glitter on a Bass boat.. Irresistible. I looked at Uberti they are nice too buy I wanted made in USA.

I like Levers...

22LR Henry 22 WMR Win -- 357 SS Rossi -- 44 Mag Marlin-- 45 LC Henry BB -- 444 Marlin - Missing is another older 44Mag Marlin

 

[Hayata]

I have a 22LR a 44Mag and a 45LC the sweetest, smooth action. Shiny brass is like glitter on a Bass boat.. Irresistible. I looked at Uberti they are nice too buy I wanted made in USA.

I like Levers...

22LR Henry 22 WMR Win -- 357 SS Rossi -- 44 Mag Marlin-- 45 LC Henry BB -- 444 Marlin - Missing is another older 44Mag Marlin

Everything but a .357 but I still think I need a towel...

 

[Hayata]

If you want to try out my top eject Win 94 with iron sights, let me know. I have plenty of free time over the next week.

What caliber is your '92?

What a great offer, thanks! If it is .357 I may take you up on it!

 

[BigBama]

Never tried the Henry big calibers but I love my Henry 22lr lever.

 

[Shovelhead]

Everything but a .357 but I still think I need a towel...

Wash day at the Chateau de Shovel