I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Welcome to the Leverguns.Com Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here ... politely.

Moderators: AmBraCol, Hobie

Forum rules
Welcome to the Leverguns.Com General Discussions Forum. This is a high-class place so act respectable. We discuss most anything here other than politics... politely.

Please post political post in the new Politics forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
KirkD
Desktop Artiste
Posts: 4406
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:52 am
Location: Central Ontario, Canada
Contact:

I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by KirkD »

Gentlemen, I have been fighting the temptation for months now, but finally caved in this past week when a friend of mine dangled several vintage Winchesters in front of my face. The one I ended up shelling out the cash for has the following Cody information:

Type: Rifle
Caliber: 30 (30-30)
Barrel Type: Round
Trigger: Plain
1/2 Magazine
Takedown
Received in warehouse on March 30, 1903
Shipped from warehouse on March 31, 1903, Order number 182256

The rifle I bought is the top rifle in both photos. The bottom rifle is a 38-55 and he would not part with that one. Feast your eyes, lads.

Image

Image
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
rjohns94
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 10820
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2007 6:02 pm
Location: York, PA

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by rjohns94 »

:shock: :shock:

Simply stunning!!!!

Serious art in metal!

Congrats
Mike Johnson,

"Only those who will risk going too far, can possibly find out how far one can go." T.S. Eliot
User avatar
Pitchy
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 13136
Joined: Tue Mar 01, 2011 9:15 am
Location: Minnesooooota

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Pitchy »

Absolutely gorgeous Kirk. :mrgreen:
Because I Can, and Have
-------------------------------------------------------------
USAF-72-76
God Bless America.
Disclaimer, not responsible for anyone copying or building anything i make.
Always consult an expert first.
Catshooter
Levergunner 3.0
Posts: 996
Joined: Fri Oct 24, 2008 9:19 pm
Location: South East South Dakota

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Catshooter »

Sweeeeeeeeet!


Cat
3leggedturtle
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 4145
Joined: Fri Dec 21, 2007 11:34 am
Location: north of Palacios about 1400 miles

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by 3leggedturtle »

Amazing wood, and a tang site to boot. Did he shoot it with the tang while the rear sight was still on? I see a number of lever and singles outfitted like that and always wondered. A takedown 38/55 too, what a conservative value on that?
30/30 Winchester: Not accurate enough fer varmints, barely adequate for small deer; BUT In a 10" to 14" barrelled pistol; is good for moose/elk to 200 yards; ground squirrels to 300 metres

250 Savage... its what the 223 wishes it could be...!
User avatar
KirkD
Desktop Artiste
Posts: 4406
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:52 am
Location: Central Ontario, Canada
Contact:

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by KirkD »

He is more of a collector rather than a shooter, so he never shot that 30-30. However, the rear sight is the special flat top one that I've seen with other factory installed tang sights. I don't know what sort of value he would put on the 38-55. It letters as having fancy wood. It is a beautiful rifle as well.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
JerryB
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 5493
Joined: Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:23 pm
Location: Batesville,Arkansas

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by JerryB »

A beautiful rifle Kirk, reckon it has put some meat on the pole. Will it hunt this fall?
JerryB II Corinthians 3:17, Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.

JOSHUA 24:15
User avatar
KirkD
Desktop Artiste
Posts: 4406
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:52 am
Location: Central Ontario, Canada
Contact:

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by KirkD »

Jerry, not this fall. This year I'm using my original Winchester Model 1873 44-40 for deer hunting.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
Rusty
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 9528
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 6:37 pm
Location: Central Fla

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Rusty »

Nice looking wood!
If you're gonna be stupid ya gotta be tough-
Isiah 55:8&9

It's easier to fool people than it is to convince them they have been fooled.
User avatar
Borregos
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 4756
Joined: Thu Sep 13, 2007 7:40 am
Location: Ontario, Canada

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Borregos »

Another nice one Kirk :D :D
Pete
Sometimes I wonder if it is worthwhile gnawing through the leather straps to get up in the morning..................
User avatar
hightime
Senior Levergunner
Posts: 1002
Joined: Sun May 01, 2011 9:22 am
Location: Duluth, MN

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by hightime »

Sweeeet addition to the herd.

Owen
User avatar
Ysabel Kid
Moderator
Posts: 27790
Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2007 7:10 pm
Location: South Carolina, USA
Contact:

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Ysabel Kid »

Vintage Winchesters just seem to be drawn to you Kirk! :mrgreen:
Image
Nath
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 8660
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:41 pm
Location: England

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Nath »

Very very nice Kirk. I do think the short magged rifles shoot better.

Got any ammo?

N.
Psalm ch8.

Because I wish I could!
User avatar
Blaine
Posting leader...
Posts: 30495
Joined: Mon Dec 17, 2007 2:22 pm
Location: Still Deciding

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Blaine »

:mrgreen: What a treasure.
The Rotten Fruit Always Hits The Ground First

Proud Life Member Of:
NRA
Second Amendment Foundation
Citizens Committee For The Right To Keep And Bear Arms
DAV
User avatar
Old Savage
Posting leader...
Posts: 16686
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 3:43 pm
Location: Southern California

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Old Savage »

Great acquisition. :)
In the High Desert of Southern Calif. ..."on the cutting edge of going back in time"...

Image
User avatar
KirkD
Desktop Artiste
Posts: 4406
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:52 am
Location: Central Ontario, Canada
Contact:

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by KirkD »

Nath wrote:Got any ammo?

N.
I already have a 30-30 Carbine and a lot of brass. I only have a box or two loaded right now but will make up the rest soon.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
Nath
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 8660
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:41 pm
Location: England

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Nath »

Kirk....I know that one is going to shoot!

Nath.
Psalm ch8.

Because I wish I could!
User avatar
KirkD
Desktop Artiste
Posts: 4406
Joined: Sat Apr 07, 2007 6:52 am
Location: Central Ontario, Canada
Contact:

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by KirkD »

I think it should do well, Nath, with that half mag. I'm looking forward to trying it out. I wanted to get another 30-30 to go with my carbine. Now, if my wife and I are in a shoot-out, we can toss each other ammo. I'll take the carbine, she gets the rifle.
Kirk: An old geezer who loves the smell of freshly turned earth, old cedar rail fences, wood smoke, a crackling fireplace on a snowy evening, pristine wilderness lakes, the scent of
cedars and a magnificent Whitetail buck framed in the semi-buckhorn sights of a 120-year old Winchester.
Blog: https://www.kirkdurston.com/
User avatar
olyinaz
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 3978
Joined: Sat Nov 28, 2009 2:19 pm
Location: Tucson, AZ

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by olyinaz »

Wow, that is just lovely. The wood is stunning. Can't wait for a range report!
Cheers,
Oly

I hope and pray someday the world will learn
That fires we don't put out will bigger burn

Johnny Wright
Dusty Texian
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 432
Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:11 am
Location: Texas

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Dusty Texian »

Wow Congrat's . That is a very fine vintage Winchester.Dont feel guilty , I think any of us would have fell for that one. ,,,,,,,Dusty
1894c

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by 1894c »

KirkD -- every time you cave or give in we the unfortunate masses get to see pics of leverguns we can only dream about...he is my obligatory "very nice"...actually that is one levergun that I really like, glad you caved... :)
Nath
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 8660
Joined: Sat Sep 08, 2007 1:41 pm
Location: England

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Nath »

KirkD wrote:I think it should do well, Nath, with that half mag. I'm looking forward to trying it out. I wanted to get another 30-30 to go with my carbine. Now, if my wife and I are in a shoot-out, we can toss each other ammo. I'll take the carbine, she gets the rifle.
Now now Kirk....in a shoot out you don't want to be throwing things at each other....wait 'till after to settle any domestic issues!

N. Lol
Psalm ch8.

Because I wish I could!
rangerider7
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 2427
Joined: Thu Sep 06, 2007 8:37 pm
Location: Texas

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by rangerider7 »

wow!!!! RR7
"That'll Be The Day"
User avatar
Griff
Posting leader...
Posts: 20803
Joined: Sat Mar 31, 2007 4:56 pm
Location: OH MY GAWD they installed a STOP light!!!

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Griff »

VERY nice TD Kirk. Every TD that I'm come across is way outta my budget (cash on hand... low impulse control)... But, I might have to actually ask the wife for permission (& extra cash) if I ran across one like that!!!! :mrgreen: :mrgreen:
Griff,
SASS/CMSA #93
NRA Patron
GUSA #93

There is a fine line between hobby & obsession!
AND... I'm over it!!
No I ain't ready, but let's do it anyway!
stretch
Advanced Levergunner
Posts: 2284
Joined: Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:15 pm

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by stretch »

That's very nice, Kirk.

Good-looking rifle. :mrgreen:

Let us know how it shoots.

-Stretch
twobit
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 237
Joined: Mon May 24, 2010 10:35 pm
Location: Houston, Texas

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by twobit »

Very nice friend you have there Kirk.
I will have to start evaluating who I hang around more seriously!

Michael
Image
Michael Puzio
Winchester Model 1892 Collector, Research & Valuations
User avatar
Cimarron Red
Levergunner 2.0
Posts: 480
Joined: Mon Sep 03, 2007 5:18 pm
Location: Colorado

Re: I broke down and bought another vintage lever gun

Post by Cimarron Red »

Beautiful rifle, Kirk!
Post Reply