My last rifle

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Over the years I have bought and sold several guns, long and hand, and regretted most of them. Two I have re-bought (Buck Mark URX & a 5" XD45), and would like to get the one that really got away as what will likely be my final firearm purchase (an age issue), an octagon-barreled, gate loading .357 lever action. I haven't had much luck finding one of these, so I thought perhaps those of you who are more knowledgeable on this particular rifle could lend a hand. Right now, budget is not the primary factor; I just want to know what can be had that fits those specs. Not a hunter or cowboy, just a huge fan of that rifle, so if you have a suggestion, please post it. Thanks!
 
jhansman said:
Over the years I have bought and sold several guns, long and hand, and regretted most of them. Two I have re-bought (Buck Mark URX & a 5" XD45), and would like to get the one that really got away as what will likely be my final firearm purchase (an age issue), an octagon-barreled, gate loading .357 lever action. I haven't had much luck finding one of these, so I thought perhaps those of you who are more knowledgeable on this particular rifle could lend a hand. Right now, budget is not the primary factor; I just want to know what can be had that fits those specs. Not a hunter or cowboy, just a huge fan of that rifle, so if you have a suggestion, please post it. Thanks!
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http://www.gunbroker.com/Rifles/search?Keywords=.357&Sort=13
 
The Henry rifles are excellent and the front tube loading method is far superior to a gate. It allows safe and rapid unloads and can be topped off with a homemade PVC speedloader. It also is more reliable as one less place for dirt to enter the action and increases reliability and durability by allowing a more solid frame. It truly is superior.
 
Cooldill said:
The Henry rifles are excellent and the front tube loading method is far superior to a gate. It allows safe and rapid unloads and can be topped off with a homemade PVC speedloader. It also is more reliable as one less place for dirt to enter the action and increases reliability and durability by allowing a more solid frame. It truly is superior.
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nah
 
Reminds me of a gun shop buddy who, back in the early 70s had some new Winchester 94s for sale at 130 bucks. A guy came to his store and asked how much they were. He got the answer $130! He said that Zayres is selling them for $95. He asked, "Do they have any there?" and the guy said, "They're out." He said, "If I didn't have any, I could sell them that cheap too."
 
someguy2800 said:
Does this fit what your looking for?

http://www.taylorsfirearms.com/tayl...ed-frame-walnut-straight-stock-model-431.html
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Heh, it certainly would appear to. That's a real beauty. Now to start compiling a list. Thanks.
As for gate vs. tube, to each his own. The rifle I let get away was gate fed and never gave me a whimper. I like Henry's, but it looks like I'm gonna have to pay for what I want; BTW, when did Winchester start making rifles again? I thought I heard/read that a Japanese company had bought up all their patents and were making lever actions that brought a very pretty penny. Hard to keep up...
 
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Heh, it certainly would appear to. That's a real beauty. Now to start compiling a list. Thanks.
As for gate vs. tube, to each his own. The rifle I let get away was gate fed and never gave me a whimper. I like Henry's, but it looks like I'm gonna have to pay for what I want; BTW, when did Winchester start making rifles again? I thought I heard/read that a Japanese company had bought up all their patents and were making lever actions that brought a very pretty penny. Hard to keep up...
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Miroku. They’re nice. But imho, not worth the cost. You can find used ones around here for half of what they are new.
 
image.jpg I just picked this Henry BigBoy Brass .357 up yesterday and I haven't shot it yet.I'm going camping out in the middle of Nevada in the mountains for 3 days tomorrow morning and it's going with me.I've been wanting this .357 lever gun for about a year.Can't wait to shoot it.Merry Christmas to me I don't want anything else!
I've bought and sold and re-bought a few guns over the years to.That's what I do upgrade and my tastes change over time.This one's a keeper!
P.S.The action is smooth like butter and doesn't hurt your fingers.
 
I have an 1892 Rossi 16" round barrel. The octagon will be with me at some point, I like the look (They remind me of the 1892 Winchester .22 I cut my teeth on.).

Good luck with your quest!
 
New Rossi M92 rifles of any flavor have almost dried up. Word is they have had a business change. The last time I tried to pull up their website, all I got was an error.
 
P.S.The action is smooth like butter and doesn't hurt your fingers.
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Yes, this is a signature feature of Henrys. Their .22LR (H001T) has the smoothest action I've yet found in any rifle. If only they made a gate load model. Oh well, I'll probably have to pass on that feature, unless I'm willing to pay over a grand for the gun. That Taylor is just a beauty.
 
Another buddy who owned a gunshop, back in the early 70's found that nobody wanted to buy the "new" Winchester 94s, but would pay more for a used gun in good condition. I saw him remove the factory tag from a new 94 and scrape the stock on the edge of his glass counter. Then he put a "Used Gun" tag on it and promptly sold it for $30 more than a new one. Unscrupulous? Yes. (I could never have purposely damaged a gun, much less sold it as a used gun for more money. It still bothers me when I think about it.)
 
jhansman said:
Ack! THIS is the rifle I let get away! Makes my heart skip a beat just looking at it. And, I did NOT get anything like $1200 for mine. Sigh....

Thanks for all the suggestions. I think I now have enough to start with. I just hope I don't have to sell myself on the street.;)
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357 Marlins tend to command a good price now. I just found a hell of a deal on a 1894CB 357 that is exactly what you are looking for. 24" octagonal barrel.
 
Sistema1927 said:
Mine is not an octagon barrel, but I truly think that my Marlin 1894C would be the last firearm that I would sell. I know that I would never be able to replace it for love or money.
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Umm, yeah. I remember the day I sold mine to a local dealer. He looked at it (immaculate), then at me, then at the rifle again and said nothing. He wasn't about to ask "You sure you want to sell this gun?" Offered me a fair price (for then), I took it, walked out, and not two hours later was thinking, "Hmmmm..." Impulsiveness has never served me, not once.

I know I could get a good price for my converted Saiga sporter (now an AW in my state), but I would never part with it. Gotta keep something for when the plague comes....
 
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