Why the Lack of Lever Action Shotguns?
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Dragline45
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Oh I know, I knew the wording might have confused someone. What I meant was is I want to pick up the Chiappa replica of the actual 1887 that you posted.
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Mike Irwin
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"But, back in the day ....I think it was Winchester ....made some lever action shotguns in 10ga as well."
The Model 1901. It was, unlike the 12-gague Model 1887, suitable for use with smokless powder.
Supposedly Winchester never offered the 1901 in 12 gauge because they didn't want it competing with the Model 1897 pump.
The Model 1901. It was, unlike the 12-gague Model 1887, suitable for use with smokless powder.
Supposedly Winchester never offered the 1901 in 12 gauge because they didn't want it competing with the Model 1897 pump.
Post #12, T2 inside deets....
I don't know what post #12 means.
I also read in the T2 behind the scenes, dir James Cameron says Arnold S almost broke his fingers when he picked up the wrong 12ga prop gun & tried to cock it.
The "trick" 12ga Winchester was custom fit with a large lever.
Imfdb.org has all the deets.
I saw a few pistol grip type 12ga shotguns & lever type "ranch guns".
I wasn't impressed.
I would say the
Mares Leg rifle from Wanted Dead or Alive with actor Steve McQueen was cool.
I don't know what post #12 means.
I also read in the T2 behind the scenes, dir James Cameron says Arnold S almost broke his fingers when he picked up the wrong 12ga prop gun & tried to cock it.
The "trick" 12ga Winchester was custom fit with a large lever.
Imfdb.org has all the deets.
I saw a few pistol grip type 12ga shotguns & lever type "ranch guns".
I wasn't impressed.
I would say the
Mares Leg rifle from Wanted Dead or Alive with actor Steve McQueen was cool.
sorry, in post #12....I was trying to say comparing real life guns I want to own ....( to fake stuff done in movies - with fake guns...makes no sense to me)....
I think most of us realize that movies are full of "modified" firearms...that bear little resemblance to reality except in appearance often.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be Bat Man or Spider Man too....
I think most of us realize that movies are full of "modified" firearms...that bear little resemblance to reality except in appearance often.
When I was a kid, I wanted to be Bat Man or Spider Man too....
i see your point...
I see your point now.
It's true that there s a major difference between a real working firearm & a Hollywood prop but like or not, films & tv shows do influence many gun buyers.
I'll admit I got a extended stainless barrel on my Beretta 96D because of CBS's popular Nash Bridges.
It helped balance the feel & grip of the pistol too.
Clyde F
I see your point now.
It's true that there s a major difference between a real working firearm & a Hollywood prop but like or not, films & tv shows do influence many gun buyers.
I'll admit I got a extended stainless barrel on my Beretta 96D because of CBS's popular Nash Bridges.
It helped balance the feel & grip of the pistol too.
Clyde F
Dragline45
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I am not ashamed to admit my interest in SA revolvers and lever action rifles is due to growing up watching westerns with my dad. Now I don't go around fanning my guns at the range or swinging my lever action around like the Rifleman did, but it sure did spark my interest. Just like when I was a kid and T2 came out and I thought that lever action shotgun was the coolest thing ever. Its' all about nostalgia.
Hey you still can be, I have a set of Superman, Spiderman, and Batman pajamas from when I was a kid if you want, velcro capes and all. If you think they can fit you there all yours, your about 4ft and 75lbs right?
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Mom made us up some costumes that year, my brother was robin.