Financially Reachable Dream lever gun, what’s yours?

[War-Buff]

In an attempt to redeem myself for my mis-post (#17) I'll add that I already have the only lever gun I ever really wanted...a Marlin 1895SS 45/70 I purchased new in 1988.

 

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In .357

 

[Midnight son]

I have an 1894BB in .375 that may be the sweet spot......but I'd like to have two Brownings;

1886 .45-70 26" with a vernier tang sight
1895 .30-06 24" with a Lyman 21 receiver sight

 

[Glassaholic]

1. Marlin 1895 SBL 45-70 - there's something special about the stainless look and the nostalgia of the 45-70 cartridge (I liked this rifle long before Chris Pratt showcased it in Jurassic World)
   1. At some point would love to do a Mad Pig Thumper Conversion
2. Henry Big Boy Color Case Hardened Carbine .357 Mag/.38 Spl Side Gate - the classic look of this rifle along with compatibility with my 357 sidearm has great appeal
3. Big Horn Armory Model 90 460 S&W - I love the appeal of a chamber that can take multiple cartridges for flexibility and offers big bore power. 460S&W, 454 Casull and 45 Colt is a great trio.

 

[nhherp]

I have the following which all are utilitarian for me.
.22. Henry GB
(2) .357 Rossi
30-30. JM Marlin.
45-70. Marlin

We have rifle scabbards on the saddles. Nothing feels more home than a lever rifle on your horse in the mountains of New Mexico.

A 44 mag would be nice, but really the next one
E on the list as a pleasure buy is a 50-110
For no other reason than fun.

 

[Hitman29]

I'm looking for a nice JM marked 336 Cowboy in 38-55. Getting pretty scarce. I have a nice 1894 CB in .45 LC and an 1895 CB in 45-70 with the old fashioned style scope on it. I also have a nice 444, and an 1895G ported. Both JM and the 1895 like new in the box and unfired I believe.

 

[highcard45]

My favorites. A legacy model, Winchester, 94 in 38-55, 26 in. barrel. I got it right before they stopped making the model 94s. I also really like my Uberti Competition model 1873, .357/.38. Shotgun butt stock, short stroked, and had the forearm laser engraved.

 

[Beached]

There is no such thing as an affordable lever rifle. They never were as accurate as a bolt gun or the capacity of a semi auto. But they have nostalgia and with creative marketing they have become double what they are worth most are chambered in calibers that do best inside 100 yds. I bought more than one 336 Marlin in 30-30 for under 200 bucks not that long ago. Now they are a thousand bucks? Wish I had bought ten in 1990

 

[gfb46]

I know this isn't a lever action but it's the apple of my eye. I believe it's a 1948. Mod 61 Winchester, 22short, 22long, 22lr. A tack driver with that old Weaver Scope.

 

[OperationalPinecone]

There is no such thing as an affordable lever rifle.

Highly disagree. Plenty out there that are good price.

I bought more than one 336 Marlin in 30-30 for under 200 bucks not that long ago. Now they are a thousand bucks?

Well there's quite a few people out there who have their second hand used up charge for some reason... that's on any gun, car, woman..

 

[woodman]

Mine are; Winchester model 94 pre 64 in 3030,
Henry lever in 22 and Red Ryder daisy bb...

 

[Jevaughn]

I would love a Taylor's & Co.1892 Alaskan take-down in .357 mag.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Spacegun! My only levergun. Mossberg SPX. 30-30. Fantastic brush gun collapses down so when slung over your back nothing sticks out.

 

[mwhich50]

I miss my stock 90s Marlin in 30-30.
I'm thinking about a used, plain-Jane Rossi in 357 for home defense.

 

[Jevaughn]

Spacegun! My only levergun. Mossberg SPX. 30-30. Fantastic brush gun collapses down so when slung over your back nothing sticks out.View attachment 235946

I really wish they'd make those in revolver calibers

 

[punisher338]

Got mine for the most part. Winchester 94 Trapper top eject in 30/30, Marlin GBL 45/70, Marlin Stainless Trapper in 45/70.Could always use a Winchester 86 in 45/70 and a Winchester Chief Crazy Horse in 38/55

 

[tractorboy54]

I have a few in my collection now, but still 3 on my list. A Marlin in 38-55, a Henry Long Ranger in .243 with iron sights and the new Fightlite Herring Model 2024. While not a lever gun, I would love to have a Remington 141 in 35 Remington just in case anyone has one collecting dust.

 

[RidgeRunner]

Sorry I have No dreams for a lever gun and I feel left out. So if I had to have one it would be a
Pre 64 Winchester Trapper in 45LC with case hardened receiver.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I really wish they'd make those in revolver calibers

Love one in 357

 

[RHINOWSO]

I'm thinking about a used, plain-Jane Rossi in 357 for home defense.

Current Rossi R92s are solid as heck - I like mine in 357/38.