I want a lever action rifle.

[jaytex1969]

I've been thinking a .357 lever is my next conquest, to go with the 686.

Thanks for all of the positive reinforcement!

 

Jay

[Snaveba]

Well I just picked up a .30-30 lever to go with the Rossi. 

 

That makes three (Henry 22 not pictured) so I officially have a collection. 

I guess I have to get a 4th now. 

I know it will be considered blasphemous to some, but I plan on putting a vintage scope on the .30-30. It already has the side mount plate attached so I feel obligated to put on a scope. 

Edited January 3, 2023 by Snaveba

[RatCat454]

What brand is the 30-30?  

[Snaveba]

The 30-30 is a “Sears Ted Williams Model 100” which is basically a rebadged Model 94

[Snaveba]

I have side mount Weaver scope rings and a Vintage Armsport 3x9x32 scope on the way. 

I plan to install it rotated 90deg so the top eject shell casings don’t hit the windage adjuster. Photos will be posted when completed. 

[Moped]

6 hours ago, Snaveba said:

The 30-30 is a “Sears Ted Williams Model 100” which is basically a rebadged Model 94

I bet I saw that on Gun Owners Club.  Had it been closer, I would have attempted a trade.  It's a nice looking rifle! Congrats!

[Snaveba]

Actually I picked it up here on the TGO from @chance77

[RatCat454]

39 minutes ago, Moped said:

I bet I saw that on Gun Owners Club.  Had it been closer, I would have attempted a trade.  It's a nice looking rifle! Congrats!

What is the "Gun Owners Club"?  Something TN?

[RatCat454]

XS Sights offers a forward "scout" rail for the 94 angle eject that can be adapted to the top eject.

[Moped]

16 hours ago, RatCat454 said:

What is the "Gun Owners Club"?  Something TN?

Yes.  It's a place for buying and selling online.  

[RatCat454]

1 hour ago, Moped said:

Yes.  It's a place for buying and selling online.  

Thanks, Moped!  I will create an account.

[Snaveba]

Here is the “Ted Williams Model 100” Winchester with the scope and an Uncle Mikes hammer extension. We will see if it really will eject ok or not once I get to the range. 

I think it looks pretty sweet. Also being a lefty, it’s pretty easy to go between the iron sights and the scope. 

[Snaveba]

More lever news to follow……

[Snaveba]

On 11/12/2022 at 11:42 PM, KahrMan said:

If you have 2 you might as well have 6. 

Well, I’m getting close. I quickly jumped from 2 to 5

[Snaveba]

So I promised more lever news. I picked up the Canadian Centennial from @klf493  that @221 Fireball had for sale last year. 

I haven’t shot it yet but I like the weight of the octagonal barrel. Some may think the commemorative editions are ugly (you know who you are) but I think it’s a pretty cool rifle 

A little more lever news to follow soon……

[KahrMan]

I don’t think all commemoratives are ugly just the Canadian one.

[Snaveba]

I want to thank @Overseas Living for my latest purchase. I think this is quite a beautiful rifle and while I will shoot it some, I also plan to keep it and enjoy it for its timelessness. 
 

 

1925 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine chambered in .32 WS. Quite a beautiful rifle. 

[Moped]

56 minutes ago, Snaveba said:

I want to thank @Overseas Living for my latest purchase. I think this is quite a beautiful rifle and while I will shoot it some, I also plan to keep it and enjoy it for its timelessness. 
 

 

1925 Winchester Model 94 Saddle Ring Carbine chambered in .32 WS. Quite a beautiful rifle. 

Snaveba, I think you have a problem and I also think I'm very jealous!!! 

[Snaveba]

I agree I have a problem, and admitting the problem is the first step to recovery. 

I have purchased 3 lever action rifles in a week. I think that is a new record on gun purchases for me. 

the SRC is what I have really been wanting. The other two I think were just getting ready. LOL. But I really like them and they will be shooters.  

This one will get shot some, cleaned and stored. Them taken out, fondled, and put back again.  , 

I really like how the Ted Williams turned out with the scope. 
 

 

[Choatecav]

That '94 is such a beauty....

Thanks for sharing.

[221 Fireball]

15 hours ago, Snaveba said:

So I promised more lever news. I picked up the Canadian Centennial from @klf493  that @221 Fireball had for sale last year. 

I haven’t shot it yet but I like the weight of the octagonal barrel. Some may think the commemorative editions are ugly (you know who you are) but I think it’s a pretty cool rifle 

A little more lever news to follow soon……

Yes, that was a tough one to sell. Obviously no maple leaf Canuck lovers down here. But in reality, it was a good shooter, especially off hand with the heavier octagon barrel. But I already had three other 30-30s ... so. Glad you have it. Shoot the heck out of it and keep the mileage off that pretty .32. 

[Snaveba]

On 9/26/2021 at 11:52 PM, Snaveba said:

I want a lever action rifle, kind of old-school cow boy cool. I just don’t know what caliber I should go with.  I don’t have plans hunt with it, but it could happen one day. And it does not need to look like a safe queen. Maybe more like I won it in a game of poker while out on the trail running the cattle. 
 

what sayith  the wisdom of the lords of the TGO?

I was just re-reading this thread and everyone’s recommendations must have sunk into my subconscious. I went Henry 22LR, Rossi 92 in a pistol caliber (44mag), then Winchester model 94 in 30-30, “old school” Winchester model 4”94 in l .30-30 with the octagonal barrel, to the true Old School pre-war Winchester 94 Saddle Ring Carbine .32WS. 

The last one fits my original thought (except for its amazing condition) of a rifle I might have won in a poker game on the trail. 

Edited January 11, 2023 by Snaveba

[jaytex1969]

I hope you enablin' bastards are pleased with yourselves.....

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/964612684

 

Jay

Edited January 17, 2023 by jaytex1969

[Snaveba]

Nice!  I think you will enjoy that rifle. 

[Smith]

Anyone, have 12g lever? Seems like a really cool idea.