The Large loop lever

[gunnerjones]

I was wanting to know if anyone knows ware to find a LARGE LOOP LEVER like Chuck Connors from THE RIFLEMAN! I have talked to Rossi (the brand of gun i have) and Puma and they cant sell me the one i want. But they do sell a few that are large loop but there not the size i want... i want it bigger!! So if anyone knows were i can get one please tell me... also can u have a sattle ring put on a gun

 

[gunnerjones]

and im not going to have it hand crafted

 

[chris in va]

Just so you know, none of the original lever actions had 'large loop' levers. It was thought up by Hollywood for movies in the 40's.

 

[amd6547]

Perhaps, but I had a Rossi with a large loop, and I found it was faster. The technique I used was different than using the standard loop. I found that I could just slam my lever hand forward against the large loop, and pull it straight back, as opposed to the slight wrist twist with the standard loop...I found I preferred it.

 

[RustyHammer]

.... in I would do what Chuck did and find a good blacksmith and have one made/modified to your specs. It would be pretty cool having a "custom" rifle .... lock and load!

 

[ArmedBear]

Puma makes one now. Contact them, first.

WRT having one made, you might find that to be cheaper. The aftermarket ones I've seen have been something like $150. I'm wondering if you couldn't drop off your factory lever at a machine shop with a drawing, then have it re-blued, for $150.

 

[bigfatdave]

Henry makes large loop replacement levers, and ships a few that way from the factory.
I like the one on my Lever Carbine, but you probably want a "Big Boy".
www.henryrepeating.com

 

[ChristopherG]

A) purchase Marlin 1895;

B) Install this:

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=446481

(and might as well put in Wild West's magical drop-in trigger while you're at it)

 

[gunnerjones]

how much would it cost to have one made??

 

[gunnerjones]

i agree with chris in va the large lever is much faster

 

[CMP]

http://www.charlesdaly.com/cowboylg.asp
There you go

 

[gunnerjones]

thanks CMP but i was wanting a bigger one like the photo ArmedBear posted

 

[Dr. Tad Hussein Winslow]

Dang that one is as big as a dinner plate; weird.

 

[ijosef]

Don't forget the screw through the trigger guard!

 

[chevyforlife21]

cabelas sells em

 

[rangerruck]

I know a guy , here in texas, selling a pristine one, I saw at a gunshow, but he does not own a computer, so no pics. But it was almost as fabulous as the new in the box 5mag he was selling.
His name is Jimmy Bemefield, call him at 1.936.465.8221, he or his wife will
answer.