Lever action .22

I don't know what you consider "cheap".

I think the Henry line of .22 lever actions is a good buy for your money.

Pilgrim

I won a Henry "001" for my Birthday last year. I probably wouldn't have bought one beforehand but am now quite happy with it and would recommend it to others.

I don't have one but a shooting buddy has the Henry - man that thing is nice. but not really 'cheap'. Marlin is about as good as it gets, the mdl. 39.

Save up and get a Marlin 39. Henry is nice but has too much plastic and mystery metal.

Save up and get a Marlin 39.

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Or a Winchester 9422.
It's a ponderment which one is better.

They are no longer made, but they are still around if you look.

I just bought one brand new in the box a couple years ago for three bills.

rcmodel

I've shot two different Marlin 39s. My great uncle's 39A, and my brother's 39M. They are fantastic, and make the Winchesters, Brownings, and Henrys seem very cheap by comparison.

They have forged receivers, and have an excellent break-down design.

It is the oldest gun still being manufactured. (It was originally called the Model 1891)

To me, a cheap 22 rifle ends up being expensive in the end. You'll end up buying twice, and still getting the nice one. My brother got his used Marlin 39M for either $200 or $300, I don't remember which. That was about 8 years ago.

I just picked up a Win. 9422. Have not "warmed her up" yet. She is first
year production,and seen a few days in the "field". When cleaned up,she
will make a great shooter. She has over 200 kills under her belt,so I know
it's a dead on shooter.

MRI

and make the Winchesters, Brownings, and Henry's seem very cheap by comparison.

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I can't speak for the Brownings, but the pot metal Henry is not even in the same class with the Model 39, OR the Winchester 9422.

The 9422 also has a forged steel receiver, solid walnut stock, and has a more refined finish, both external & internal, then the Marlin.

It is also one of the most accurate .22 lever-guns ever made, including the model 39.

rcmodel

Quality-wise the Marlin 39 & Winchester 9422 are about on par. Next, I'd pick the Browning (though they tend to have a heavy trigger). The Henry does have a nice slick action though. Taurus did make a lever action .22LR for awhile. If you can find one of those, they'd probably be your least expensive option.

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=427&category=Rifle

http://www.taurususa.com/products/product-details.cfm?id=426&category=Rifle


nero

I would buy a used Browning LONG before I'd buy a new Marlin, Henry or Winchester...

Marlin 39A, thread finished.

I love my Henry H001 from Walmart.............

I predict that we will not hear from someone who owns a Henry, and doesn't like it. We will hear bad remarks about Henry from people who don't own a Henry.

So it comes down to your preferences and budget; a Henry or Marlin 39A. I'd forget about the Puma even though at one time I was interested in one in 480 Ruger. But it was the caliber not the rifle.

If you find one, take a look at the Winchester 9422 and the Browning BL-22. Both are very nice rifles.

I have Winchester 9422 and I like it a lot. Shoots straight and never had a failure. My friend has a Marlin 39 and it is also very nice. If I recall, the Browning trigger stays withe the lever when the action is cycled. That seemed strange to me. The Browning is a quality gun though. The Henry seemed very servicable, but I agree with previous posts that the quality of the receiver was not up to par with the others.

They are no longer made, but they are still around if you look.

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Unfortunately, they're getting quite expensive as a result.

If you can find one, and it's not stupid expensive, I'll have to agree they're really nice.

I do like my 39A and 39M, though.

The Browning feels toylike to me, but it's a fine gun. The neat-o trigger-with-the-lever design appears to be less than neat-o as a trigger.

Though its fit and finish are uncommonly good for what it is, the Henry isn't in the same class, when you look into the construction of the receiver, but the things feel good and shoot well, and they're (relatively) cheap in the base version. And the plastic parts can be replaced, if you want.

Might try to find a Mossberg Palomino.

Mossberg claims they'll have a new one available Fall 2008, no price announced yet.

If you want cheap and "good enough" go for a Henry. That will run you about $200 new. I personally perfer marlin 39a but it's not cheap. About 4-500 new nowadays.

I haven't owned the Henry, Marlin or Winchester (listed alphabetically), but I have fired hundreds and hudreds of rounds through my friend's Marlin 39. All I can say is good night!! That 39 thing is accurate as all get out.

The Marlin's 24" barrel creates an impressive sight-plane, and the balance is so centerfire-like that it shocks me to think that it is a .22LR. The sights adjust so sweet and smooth, again, like a centerfire. Sitting out on his dairy farm, we (I) have always been able to keep minute of whatever I fire at.

So, why don't I have one yet?! Simple...they is pricey. Last I looked, they were in the $500.00 range. Some day...some day. <<Resisting the urge...resiiisting thhhhhe uuuurge to buy Marlin 39A!>>.

At a recent gunshow, I saw a nice used Marlin 39A that was an honest gun. It was probably 20 years old with a real dark stock. They wanted $300 for it and it was worth it. I still kick myself for not finding a way to buy it, but I bought two guns at that show and was pretty well broke (gun fund-wise).

ArmedBear: I have the same feeling about the Browning BL-22 being a little toylike. Nice toy however. It is a tad small for me which makes for the toylike feel to it. The actions are glass smooth.

The Mossberg Palamino is really a pretty little rifle. My brother had one and we shot it a lot along with an assortment of other 22 rifles from that time period. The only thing I didn't like about the Palamino was you really needed to work the lever firmly to eject and rechamber a new round otherwise it would sometimes jam.

WINCHESTER 9422 is awsome they are deadly accurate they are the best in my greatly biased opinion(see sig) They have much better metal, wood, and accuracy than a henry not that there horrible there just not a winchester. I can't comment on the marlin but I'd go with a winchester there legendary....GO WINCHESTER

Marlin Model 39. tack driving accurate, tough, and a blast to shoot.

Nothing wrong with a Henry as a less expensive lever gun but I'm just partial to my Win 94/22!

I took a while to get 'em to stand up like this!

CRITGIT