Lever Action gaining in popularity?

I don't see the problem with someone setting up a lever action rifle with a rail system if that rifle is going to be used for home defense. It just makes sense. It is easier to have the light on the rifle then trying to hold a flash light and keep the rifle at the ready at the same time..

Considering most home invasions at least in my area happen at night time, why wouldn't I set up any home defense rifle with a light system?
 
You got bit by the bug, did ya'? He he he...:D

Sheik, that's an awesome pic of you in the top photo!! Best pic in the thread. It just screams americana brother!

You other guys need to take pics of you with the rifle!

My very first rifle was a 9422M, when I was 10 years old. My doggone big brother siked me into trading him for one of his rifles and I've regretted it ever since. :(

Gosh darn big brothers!

About 10 years ago now, I got me a 1895G in 45/70. Wow, just wow. Two deer with it paid for it, and with a WWG Happy Trigger kit...whoa. I love that rifle!

Vince, if you're looking to get a big loop lever...I'd steer clear of the WWG big loop. It's just a tad too big IMO. Many others are a little more compact and still able to use gloves. Their Happy Trigger is the cats meow though.
 
Joined the ranks of the Lever

I just picked up a 1974 Marlin 336 30-30! Happy happy happy!

Been wanting one for a long time and the right one showed up :)

Can't wait to shoot it this weekend!

Greg.
 

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I've recently bought a Winchester 94 from my LGS in Vermont, and found out afterward it was a pre-64. Does this mean it's worth more than I thought it was? I got it for $350, it was a little beat up..had old paint flecks on it and a couple of small rust spots but I've refinished the stock and cleaned it up and it looks pretty good, if I say so myself! What do you think the value is on it? I have always loved the lever action rifles, and I was happy to find that. It's something I'll hang on to for a long time :)
 
I was A die hard AR 15 Nut till I bought A Marlin 1895 45-70 I now have the 45-70, 2 30-30s .356 Winchester, .444. 2 .45 Colts. and .22 All marlins except for 1 Rossi 92 in .45 Colt. They are addictive.
 
Winchester 94

I'll post pics as soon as I can! Do you think the value is decreased since I pretty much had to strip the whole thing down and redo it? It was in bad shape but looks great now, only I know with things like the Lee Enfields any condition which changes the basic surface (painting, etc.) tends to decrease the value. is this true with Winchester lever actions/ most older rifles? I just couldnt leave it like that though, with old paint flecks and rust accumulating on the barrel. It looks horrible when I bought it, but I fixed it up pretty nicely, I think!
The lever still seems pretty tight (in fact, it seemed to have less horizontal movement in the lever than the Winchester 94 Ranger they had in the shop I had been eyeing), and the stock was in great shape with no cracks or anything. Other than the fact the gun looked like it has been neglected/forgotten somewhere for a while, I love the way it looks now and I'm VERY glad I got them down to that price. ;)

Pictures will come as soon as I can get my camera working again, lol
 
243 sako finwolf 63

Love this rifle, I reload for it and shoot a 3 shot 3/8" grouping @100 yrds with nosler 90 grn hunting tip
 
Rossi 44 mag model 92 20 in barrel

looking to buy a used one if anyone is thinking of selling one that is collecting dust:)
 
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