Levergun Collection (photos)

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 4:58 pm

Well folks, I haven't been to the range for more than a month and cabin fever is setting in. I figured I'd put another coat of Conservator's Wax on some of my old Winchesters this afternoon. While doing that, I thought I'd take a quick photo of my entire levergun collection which has grown smaller recently, due to the fact that I've sold a couple to save up some cash for a really nice addition that may come along soon. Other fellows should feel free to post photos of some of their leverguns in this thread as well. It will help us pass the time until the weather warms up a bit.

From top to bottom:

Winchester Model 1886 45-70 with full octagon barrel. Received in the Winchester Warehouse July 1, 1890
Winchester Model 1894 38-55 with full octagon barrel. Received in the Winchester Warehouse June 9 1897
Winchester Model 1873 44-40 with round barrel. Received in the Winchester Warehouse August 1, 1889
Winchester Model 53 32-20 with upgraded wood. Barrel date, 1929
Winchester Model 94 30-30 ('Old Savage'). Barrel date, 1954
Browning Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine 45-70
The cartridges are arranged in the same order.

The Browning is the only modern lever gun in the lot, but it is such a fine rifle, I just can't part with it. I dropped a nice 300 pound Whitetail Buck with it about 20 years ago .... one shot, dropped on the spot.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:13 pm

That's very nice A beautiful collection.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:17 pm

I have a Problem with each and every one of those Lever Actions Kirk D, Theyr'e on Ur Navajo blanket and not Mine.
Maybe I should sell off some of My junk and get some quality pieces such as Yours.
Perry

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:25 pm

You need a few Marlins. . .

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:28 pm

pwl44m wrote:Maybe I should sell off some of My junk and get some quality pieces such as Yours.
Perry

I've been reducing the quantity of my old Winchesters, but the average value of the pieces in my small collection has increased. There were just too many to shoot.

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 5:32 pm

Real nice looking Kirk. Tomorrow I'll take some pictures.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:08 pm

Great collection. seems to me you should have an old Winchester .22. I suppose the Browning makes a 9422 legal.

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:10 pm

Mighty fine Kirk

Only one original in my line up, the model 94.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:26 pm

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 6:36 pm

Beautiful rifles; another beautiful KirkD photo! Thanks for sharing both.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:14 pm

AJMD429 wrote:You need a few Marlins. . .

I have seen some gorgeous vintage Marlins that I would love to own.

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 7:30 pm

Nice looking guns Men, wish I could be a master at posting pix.
Some times I think bout selling some old 94s that dont shoot to well & getting nice replicas like Pitchys & Kirks, but thats a head banger for me

ollogger

Brasspounder · Post by **Brasspounder** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:01 pm

An excellent photo of a beautiful collection. Thanks for sharing!

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:11 pm

Pitchy, that is a lovely looking collection. That half octagon Model 1894 is a beaut. I really like button mags. I think it is a 38-55 if I recall?

Pitchy · Post by **Pitchy** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:22 pm

KirkD wrote:Pitchy, that is a lovely looking collection. That half octagon Model 1894 is a beaut. I really like button mags. I think it is a 38-55 if I recall?

Noooooooo pard, a 30-30

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:26 pm

Pitchy wrote:Noooooooo pard, a 30-30

Ain't nothin' wrong with a 30-30!

Birdman · Post by **Birdman** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:52 pm

Ya both are looking pretty good from Danvers.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:16 pm

My essentials: 1) a vintage winchester from 1929, 32 special, 2/3 mag, ladder rear sight, shotgun butt with serrated butt plate, fluted stock, 20 inch barrel. 2) excellent glass 3) ammo 4) custom knife

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Sun Feb 03, 2013 11:21 pm

Great collection and photo. Thanks for sharing those

M. M. Wright · Post by **M. M. Wright** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:06 am

I know I should be more selective but here they all are.

damienph · Post by **damienph** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 11:13 am

L-R
Marlin 336C - 30-30
Winchester 94 - 30-30
Mossberg 472 - 30-30
Winchester 94 Classic - 30-30
Marlin 336SC - 32 WS
Marlin 336C - 35 Rem
Winchester 94XTR Big Bore - 375 Win
Marlin 444P Outfitter - 444 marlin

I know I've posted these before but... Cabin Fever!!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 12:23 pm

I need to update my picture... some additions and those that weren't included. But for now:

or the truly poor photo of just 94s and '73s:

(Ooops, a '92 slipped in there)!

Hombre · Post by **Hombre** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 1:42 pm

Beautiful rifles, Kirk, but where is the Winchester mod. 1895 in caliber.38-72 WCF?

As always you take fantastic pictures. Thank you for showing.

Best,
Stefan
Sweden

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:28 pm

Hombre wrote:Beautiful rifles, Kirk, but where is the Winchester mod. 1895 in caliber.38-72 WCF?

Stefan, I sold it last month. I absolutely hated to do it, but I had an opportunity to get my hands on a 95% condition original Model 1873 and those don't come cheap. Unfortunately, since I sold it, the seller has not responded to my phone messages, so I'm getting worried that I parted with my 38-72 too fast.

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:07 pm

Some nice looking rifles all, thanks for posting.

QCI Winchesters · Post by **QCI Winchesters** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:30 pm

Beautiful collection! I will post mine soon.

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Mon Feb 04, 2013 7:27 pm

As we say in Texas "It'll do!!"

Nice!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:09 am

A very nice collection of rifles Kirk! Don't fret the number, quality trumps quantity.

3855 · Post by **3855** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:43 am

Mostly lever guns...
Left to right.

-1884 Trapdoor Springfield. 45-70 98% original blue
-1874 Sharps in 45 2.1. Factory letter states it left the factory in 1878
-1894 Winchester ring carbine with rare pistol grip stock circa 1908...30WCF
-Colt 1st generation 38-40 circa 1898
-New Model 1863 Sharps in 50-70
-1886 Winchester Deluxe in 33 WCF circa 1904
-1886 Winchester 40-82 circa 1891

Borregos · Post by **Borregos** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:31 am

Nice collection, nice rug

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 10:45 am

Wow! This is the best I can do at the moment, though the Trapper has been replaced by a Marlin Texan in 44 Mag. I really miss the Trapper and am on the Scout.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:20 pm

Excellent photo's men

Say Kirk, did that sxs hammer gun go too?

Kinder been holding out on a shooting test on it! I know you's a rifleman though and understand etc.

N

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:11 pm

Nath wrote:Excellent photo's men

Say Kirk, did that sxs hammer gun go too?

Kinder been holding out on a shooting test on it! I know you's a rifleman though and understand etc.

Nath, I still got that old SxS for sure! I've been waiting until a friend of mine comes over who is an emergency first responder before I pull the trigger. Well ..... not really. The truth is that I've been so busy shooting my old leverguns that I have only loaded one round for the 12 & 1/2" and it is still awaiting a chance to get fired.

Canuck Bob · Post by **Canuck Bob** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 6:07 pm

Been busy for awhile but this is sure a dandy thread.

However isn't there a rule somewhere about tempting your neighbour to covet your lever collection? If not maybe there should be one!

I know I'm preaching to the choir around here but is there really a more perfect rifle than an iron sighted lever action? The next would be a scoped one, then everything else. I might be a bit biased but it still seems simple common sense to me.

Rube Burrows · Post by **Rube Burrows** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:28 pm

What a beautiful group Kirk

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Tue Feb 05, 2013 9:35 pm

Kirk, I said I would post my levers but my computer has been down for a while. I am using my grandson's laptop and can't do pictures from it.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:55 pm

KirkD wrote:
Nath wrote:Excellent photo's men

Say Kirk, did that sxs hammer gun go too?

Kinder been holding out on a shooting test on it! I know you's a rifleman though and understand etc.
Nath, I still got that old SxS for sure! I've been waiting until a friend of mine comes over who is an emergency first responder before I pull the trigger. Well ..... not really. The truth is that I've been so busy shooting my old leverguns that I have only loaded one round for the 12 & 1/2" and it is still awaiting a chance to get fired.

Oh good, I will hang on then

N.

Dan 444 · Post by **Dan 444** » Wed Feb 06, 2013 8:31 pm

Wow! All terrific pictures!!

Thanks,
Dan

krgriggs · Post by **krgriggs** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 5:23 pm

Here is a few of mine! Can't wait till spring silhouette season!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Feb 09, 2013 11:20 pm

Stunning!!!

Elker · Post by **Elker** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 11:26 am

What nice collections. Here is mine.

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My lever collection is composed of mostly 1892's, almost all with button magazines. I have a smattering of 73's, 94's, and pumps (90's and 06's).

It warms my heart to see all of the levers that we all collect, and there is nothing like placing them in your hands! You can almost feel the history.

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KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:17 pm

Amazing! Some very impressive collections here.

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:39 pm

I've enjoyed everyone's photos. Here's what I find in my rifle cabinet today.

L to R:
Winchester 9422 Legacy .22lr
Sako L461 .308 (1960s Bofors Steel)
Winchester Model 94 30WCF SRC (1929)
Sako Finnwolf (lever action) .243 Win (1960s)
Winchester Model 64 .32WS (1940)
Winchester Model 71 .348 (1940)
Browning Model 53 .218 Bee with 30" Winchester Repeating Arms octagon barrel
Winchester Model 1894 .30WCF with 26" octagon barrel (1908)

Elker · Post by **Elker** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 12:48 pm

Very nice!
I just love the levers!

OldWin · Post by **OldWin** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 4:32 pm

Here are most of mine. Sorry for the crappy pictures

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:09 pm

Very ice. Victor, they look very good in the cabinet!

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 6:47 pm

rjohns94 wrote:Very ice. Victor, they look very good in the cabinet!

Thanks, Mike. And thanks again for all you did to enable me to get that beautiful cherry gun cabinet!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:00 pm

All mdid was drive up to we a great friend and spent the best weekend in more years I can remember. I really appreciate your hospitality. I was sorely tempted to head your way this week. We got business to discuss!!!! Blessings my friend

Vash1023 · Post by **Vash1023** » Sat Feb 16, 2013 4:10 am

just wanted to say how (amazing/ridiculous ) some of your guys collections are....

and i thought 5 or 6 was enough...... that one pic had to have 40+ rifles.....thats a college education right there, lol