What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:20 am

What "ONE" lever gun would you buy yourself?

If funds were no option, it was your birthday, Christmas, or a special occasion, just what would you buy for yourself?

Me? I would hunt up an early 1900s Win 94 SRC, 30 WCF in NIB condition.

Joe

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:27 am

I've been wanting a Ruger 96/22M (Magnum) for some time so that would be my choice.

Other than that, I can't think of anything that particularly stands out. Maybe a Winchester Model 95 in .30-06 but that would be far behind the Ruger 9622M.

76/444 · Post by **76/444** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:32 am

Hmmmmm,... your question puzzles me. If you mean "what one lever gun would I want and buy if I could only have one, without counting the pennies",... then, I would go for a custom slicked up Marlin in 44 mag with a 26 inch octagon barrel.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:49 am

Whats this "one" stuff.....Cant just have one!
levergun from doug turnball, 73 44-40 one of a thousand....

Post by **Old Savage** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:56 am

I would have to decide between a 9422M and a Miroku Win or Browning 86 Carbine.

junkbug · Post by **junkbug** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:12 pm

Without a doubt, a Winchester 1895 Musket in 7.62X54Rmm Russian, un-modified of course, with a decent bore. A bayonet would be nice, but not required.

Why dream little dreams?

Sean

adirondakjack · Post by **adirondakjack** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:13 pm

it somebody threw me a wad of cash and said "Buy one levergun", it'd be tough. I do love my marlins, but I have always wanted a BLR, never felt a pressing need for one, just thought they were neat.

TedH · Post by **TedH** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:27 pm

An original 1886. Caliber not too important.

2ndovc · Post by **2ndovc** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:29 pm

1985 SRC in .303 British!

jb

Hillbilly · Post by **Hillbilly** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:49 pm

Probably a 1895 Winchester in .270 or 30-06

A SRC carbine... at least a 90% gun.... if I couldnt find a 270 the 30 Govt would do. Need the upper wood too.... I really dig those carbines and now days they bring way more than I care to pony up.

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:54 pm

RIHMFIRE wrote:Whats this "one" stuff.....Cant just have one!
levergun from doug turnball, 73 44-40 one of a thousand....

I would have bought the Turnbull CCHed Browning 1886 SRC that was offered here a couple of times. It is unfortunate that the timing was just wrong both times.

Barcelona Rick · Post by **Barcelona Rick** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 12:59 pm

1895 Winchester in 30 Gov't......

jumbeaux

Warhawk · Post by **Warhawk** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:02 pm

Browning 1886, the tough choice would be the particular model.

J Miller · Post by **J Miller** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:04 pm

NO, NO, NO, I'm not saying you can only get just one. That's silly.

Perhaps I should re-word it a bit:

What "ONE" lever gun that you WANT the most would you buy yourself?
What is your MOST desired lever gun of all lever guns?

Joe

76/444 · Post by **76/444** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:28 pm

Ok,.... but, same answer as above. I have a Marlin 96/44 but w/round 20" barrel and safety.

p.s. I don't think "one" is silly. I have yet to get the system down for shooting two,... one in each hand!

.45colt · Post by **.45colt** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:31 pm

My "Holy Grail" is an original 1886 Extra Lite 45-70. every one I have seen for sale has been thru the roof $ wise. makes me want to Cry.

. Elmer Keith owned Five of them.

MrMurphy · Post by **MrMurphy** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:10 pm

A '95 Winchester. Because Teddy had one.

But I wouldn't turn down an 1886 or an 1873.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:23 pm

I would be happy to buy myself a Uberti 1873 Short Rifle in 32/20. I know I should look for an original but I'd want it NOW and the money I'd save would buy a lot of ammo.

Modoc ED · Post by **Modoc ED** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:39 pm

J Miller wrote:NO, NO, NO, I'm not saying you can only get just one. That's silly.

Perhaps I should re-word it a bit:

What "ONE" lever gun that you WANT the most would you buy yourself?
What is your MOST desired lever gun of all lever guns?

Joe

Same as before Joe -- Ruger Model 96/22M

Thunder50 · Post by **Thunder50** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:41 pm

1886 Win., origional, in 50-110, with pistol grip, shotgun buttplate, octagonal barrel, full mag, 26" barrel, takedown.

Don't know if they made such a thing, but thats what I would want.

pdawg.shooter · Post by **pdawg.shooter** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:58 pm

.45colt wrote:My "Holy Grail" is an original 1886 Extra Lite 45-70. every one I have seen for sale has been thru the roof $ wise. makes me want to Cry. . Elmer Keith owned Five of them.

+1 On this rifle. Always wanted one!

Grizz · Post by **Grizz** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:42 pm

black/stainless* shotgun butt Winchester 1892 in .45 Colt with 16" 1:12* octagonal barrel, full length mag tube, green laser in the tube end, Beach front sight, bolt peep, custom tuned to shoot 405g pb cast bullets at 1050 fps.

* this would look like the springfield XD black over stainless finish
* about the rifling twist, I want whatever the redhawk has in the .44 mag

take-down with alternate barrels in the case.

thanks for asking,

Grizz

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:25 pm

A .480 Ruger (or .475 Linebaugh if the action would take it) on a Ruger 96 action (then maybe I'd have a reason to get the Rossi, too...

). If they had any sense at all, they'd make it themselves, as a companion carbine for their own revolver. And yes, I like the idea of that 'green laser' so maybe I could replace that silly front stock/barrel band with some sort of mount...

If I had to, I'd settle for the same gun in .357 Mag or better yet .357 Maximum...

dr walker · Post by **dr walker** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 4:40 pm

I would get a Winchester 1873 44 WCF. An old one from mid 1880's or so. It wouldnt need to be perfect, but in good working order would be nice. As far as configuration and sights, I am easy just would like it to be original.

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:30 pm

An 1886 EL High Grade in 45-90, take-down, color case hardened receiver with my choice of engraving, scout scope mount and XS sights, 2.5 pound trigger, no safety, flat butt with leather covered pad.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:39 pm

Money no object? An original 1873, One of A Thousand.

What I'm hoping for next is a 53 in .32-20...

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 5:43 pm

I have a USRAC 1886EL that I would like to send off to The Master and have it fixed with proper parts, slicked up and made into a 50-110........Can I do that instead of buying a new one?

86er · Post by **86er** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:10 pm

Blaine - the slick-up cost around $300 and the caliber conversion is $800 from Turnbull - and it can be done with only an 8 week wait!

Blaine · Post by **Blaine** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:12 pm

86er wrote:Blaine - the slick-up cost around $300 and the caliber conversion is $800 from Turnbull - and it can be done with only an 8 week wait!

Do you think that would be money well spent?

71fan · Post by **71fan** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:13 pm

I am actually living this scenario. I am selling of a very large chunk of my collection to build a three barrel TD 1886 on an original (mfg 1894) base rifle, in 40-70 wcf, 33 wcf, and 50 express. It letters with all three barrels. If I can swing it, it will be my "one." If I have to turn it around and sell it (which is very possible), the next in line is a two barrel set, deluxe PG 1894 in 30 wcf and 38-55. Either one of these could be my "one" and I would be quite happy.

Wes · Post by **Wes** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:15 pm

I have two that I can't decide between:

1. Model 71 rifle with a bolt peep (either Browning or Win)
2. Model 94 in 25-35 w/longer octagon barrel

Right after them I want a Marlin Cowboy in 38-55

Henry McCann · Post by **Henry McCann** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:21 pm

Browning '86 with early Winchester pistol grip, shotgun buttplate, tapered octagon 24" barrel, 2/3's magazine, CCH, very, very nice walnut and checkering, in .50-110.

Or a Browning 92 with all the above, except a button magazine, in .45 Colt.

I chose Browning/Miroku for the very reason I would hunt the heck out of them and would not want to worry about abusing originals, as they would be super rare in these configurations.

Post by **Chuck 100 yd** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:48 pm

I`d love to own an original Win. "73" 1 of 1000 .
Don`t care the caliber. After shooting it once , just to see if it did, it would just get fondled on special occasions.

rimrock · Post by **rimrock** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:54 pm

One tuned and customized by either Mic McPherson or Dave Clay, either 30-30 or 35 Whelen would be ok with me.

jeepnik · Post by **jeepnik** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:15 pm

Strangely, and I'm looking for one, Either a Winchester or Marlin .410 levergun. Don't know why, just want one.

tman · Post by **tman** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:27 pm

holding out for a 95 src repro in 30-06. ain't gonna pay a grand for one though

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:30 pm

Anyone of T.R.'s personal Winchesters. Preferably one of his '76's.

Ben_Rumson · Post by **Ben_Rumson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:11 pm

Remington Nylon 76!!

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:31 pm

J Miller wrote:NO, NO, NO, I'm not saying you can only get just one. That's silly.

Perhaps I should re-word it a bit:

What "ONE" lever gun that you WANT the most would you buy yourself?
What is your MOST desired lever gun of all lever guns?

Joe

Ummm, I thought I answered that. I've been and am very fortunate. My gun only lacks the CCH. I suppose I could send it in for that.

I wouldn't turn down a mint 1895 .303 SRC with Lyman 38 though. Yes, I'd take it hunting.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 8:37 pm

Browning 1886 takedown 45-70

Like this except takedown and shotgun butt.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =144424763

Slick · Post by **Slick** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:48 pm

I always wanted an 1886 takedown in .45-70 and found this rifle about 5-years ago for what I think was a good deal ($1100), it's pristine and shoots wonderfully ->

I treated the rifle to a Kalispel "hard-case" and it will fit either my Trapper 94 .44mag or my Marlin 1894c in .357mag - along with the Miroku 1886.

This small-ish container makes for a wonderful day of enjoyable shooting.

That left me wanting for a stainless GG w/full length magazine tube in .45-70 - so I bagged this SBL and topped her off with a an Aimpoint Comp ML2 (2-MOA) w/LaRue QD mount...

While NOT a traditional rifle - I think it's the perfect "companion" to my 1886..

I feel fortunate to have both of my favorite .45-70 levers.

Sorry to drift from the topic - as I bought (and loved) the Miroku first.

pokey · Post by **pokey** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 9:57 pm

this one,

is this just one?

win94_5bbl.jpg

yeah. this is just one.

OI phones in... · Post by **OI phones in...** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:04 pm

Savage 99C (Box Mag) Take Down, .308 barrel/forend AND a .358 Win barrel/forend.

Lastmohecken · Post by **Lastmohecken** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 10:14 pm

Maybe an original pre war model 71 carbine

Doc Hudson · Post by **Doc Hudson** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:32 pm

A late Production Winchester (not a Browning copy) Model 1886 in .45-70 or .50-110.

horsesoldier03 · Post by **horsesoldier03** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:47 am

I would pick up an 1895 Winchester in 30-06!

greyowl · Post by **greyowl** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 5:15 am

Marlin 336CB, 38-55.

Leverdude · Post by **Leverdude** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:42 am

I'm thinking an original Marlin 1895 1/2 octagon 45/70.

76/444 · Post by **76/444** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:51 pm

Changed my mind,...new 1895 repro in 06' with half octagon/half round 17.5" barrel.

20cows · Post by **20cows** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:13 pm

If I could find one, a Uberti 73 in 22LR.