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A Tale Of Three Levers

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I just love the simplicity and robustness of a good lever. With the recent aquistion of a Marlin 1894C in .357 to compliment my revolvers I know have a perfect trifecta of levers.

At the top is my late Grandfather's pre 64 Winchester Thutty Thutty. In the middle is one of the finest .22 rifles ever made, a Marlin 39A. The bottom is the Marlin 1894C in .357 Magnum. All are steel and walnut and ooze heritage.

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Very nice. I think that 1894 will be lonely as the only .35 caliber lever gun in the house. Might better get it a Marlin 336 in .35 Rem to keep it company.:)
 
I gotta agree, levers can be addictive.

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Henry .22 Mag, Marlin .357 Mag, Uberti .45 Long Colt, Marlin 41 Mag, Marlin 30-30, Marlin 35 Remington.

Six different flavors of lever powered problem solving!
 
cs, ep,

I really like the straight grips on levers. How do you guys like the pistol-grip style levers compared to the straight grips? I'd really like to have a 39A but I just don't know if I'd like the new-fangled grip compared to my ol' 94's.

thanks,

Chris
 
Ocassionally, I stray into other realms, bolt guns, semi-auto military rifles/carbines and the like.

But, these become trite excursions. I always come home to my lever guns. They keep me grounded.

Quintessential Americana I think.

stellarpod

'94 Winchester 30-30
1894 Marlin Cowboy .44 Mag
1896 Winchester Hi-Grade 45-70
9422 Winchester Anniversary Edition .22LR
 
How do you guys like the pistol-grip style levers compared to the straight grips?
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I gotta admit that I don't think it makes much difference. Not to me anyway. If anything it might make it a tad more comfortable for me to shoot but I think that's going to be pretty subjective for everybody. I guess you'll just have to find someone near you who owns one and try one out! Or better yet, just buy one. Worst case scenario you decide you don't like the way it feels and you sell it. If you get one used you can probably sell it for what you paid for it and only be out for the ammo you shot through it.

Not a bad deal in my opinion.
 
I personally prefer the pistol grip on the 39. I find it extremely comfortable and I think it looks great. I don't have any problems with the straight stocks but I love that 39A.

Chris
 
It sure would be a heck of a lot simpler if I could be happy with only three... Heck I have three Model 39's (39A, Mountie & TDS) and I've yet to come across one I didn't want to buy.

1894's, yup got those too. 357 is fun, inexpensive to feed and fun.. The 44 Mag is probably my favorite deer rifle. Like to have em in 22 Mag & 45 colt too. Stainless and Cowboy versions as well.

Thutty Thutties, what American household would be complete without at least one. Mine doesn't get used much but it sure is handy. I'll second the recommendation for a 35 Rem 336 too. Wouldn't mind adding an XLR to my collection...

The BIG difficeincy I see in the collection is the lack of a BIG bore lever. I can't even imagine not haveing at least one in my collection. I have two now and I'm at least two more away from being content. I thought those Model 39's were addictive... 1895's are even more so. I can not think of a more perfect hunting rifle than the 1895GS.

There are so many variations of each that I honestly don't think a fella can know for sure how many he "needs" until he's at least owned and shot enough of em to know that he still needs more... :D :p ;)
 
I own a fair number of firearms including a bunch of "tactical darth vader" stuff for work related purposes. Without a doubt my favorite rifle to shoot is my old Marlin Mountie model 39 in 22lr. I have never picked up another 22 lr that fits so well and is so much fun to shoot.
 
How do you guys like the pistol-grip style levers compared to the straight grips?
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Ya know, I bought a Marlin 39A thinking that I'm really more a pistol-grip guy. Later on I bought an Ithaca 72 (like a Henry), straight stock, and danged if I notice any difference. For as different as they look, they feel pretty similar.

If you want solid steel and walnut, but like straight stock, go on GunBroker and get a Marlin Mountie or similar model, they have straight stocks but are otherwise the same as the current model.

-MV
 
JustSayMo,

What do you mean, "don't think a fella can know how many he needs...."? A fella needs ever durn one he kin git his hands on--and then sum.....:D

Tequila Jake
 
Lever guns is crap & only an idjit'd own won

so to rescue all you pore beknighted soles I'll give $150 each & even pay shipping.Just to rescue y'all yuh unnerstan'.
(swallows meds) I AM surprised noone's mentioned the BLR yet.
 
Congratulations on your new toy Chris.

I seem to recall a range visit where you were trying to decide whether to buy a 39A *or* an 1894C. Hmm...:neener:
 
Nice guns. I also have a weakness for lever actions. Saw some nice ones at a gun show last Sat. One guy had a minty '46 vintage Savage 99 .300 Savage for $500. I thought that was a pretty good price, but I could'nt swing it just then. Oh well, maybe next time.
 
I was out at the range again today with the new Marlin 39A. A guy came up and said,"cool, old school and new school" refering to the red dot. He enjoyed shooting it as well. I like having the hammer exposed. Not sure that I need to get into magnification on this gun.

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I'm sure I need that .45 Long Colt to act as a big brother.
 
Leverguns and red dots just go together. Hard to say why.

Perhaps the common thread is handiness, and good practical shooting within moderate range.

Marlin 39A is one classy rifle.
 
Catch up boy

Only 3 what are you waitin on?:neener: I have:

Marlin 39 Cowboy

Marlin 94 357

Marlin Cowboy 45

Marlin Cowboy 45

Marlin Cowboy comp 45

Uberti 73 45
 
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