Why are lever guns so attractive?

[Creedmoor]

I'll have to go pull it out of the safe and let you know.

Please post a few pics of it. At least one of the geriatrics here should know all about it.

 

[Leadeye]

Geriatric checking in.

I don't think Winchester made an 1894 in 44-40, plenty of 1892s and 1873s in that caliber though. I think what he has is a 1892 and those are good to go with smokeless. Older 1873s are typically where you run into issues with using smokeless.

 

[Michigan Slim]

According to Wikipedia, the 1894 AE was chambered in .44-40. I have one in .44 mag. The Marli 1894 was also chambered in .44-40.

 

[Noble Sniper]

This is one I remember…. I have personally seen a set like this in 44-40.

Winchester Colt Commemorative Set SAA 1894 .44-40 Rifle & Revolver 1984 C&R | Lock, Stock & Barrel

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[Winamac]

According to Wikipedia, the 1894 AE was chambered in .44-40. I have one in .44 mag. The Marli 1894 was also chambered in .44-40.

I likewise have a 1894 Trails end octagon in 44 mag. Have not shot it yet though?

 

[Michigan Slim]

I likewise have a 1894 Trails end octagon in 44 mag. Have not shot it yet though?

Mine makes a great deer rifle. Shoots hard cast wonderfully.

 

[Magyars]

My 94 trapper in 45Colt.

 

[Leadeye]

Showing my age here, I've never seen the 94 AE. Looks like the 1892 and 1894 were condensed into one rifle. No reason something that new would have an issue with smokeless ammo.

 

[OutdoorDad]

Geriatric checking in.

I don't think Winchester made an 1894 in 44-40, plenty of 1892s and 1873s in that caliber though. I think what he has is a 1892 and those are good to go with smokeless. Older 1873s are typically where you run into issues with using smokeless.

1892 44 WCF
I stand corrected.

 

[BigRed]

My 94 trapper in 45Colt.

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That looks like a fun day!!!

 

[Leadeye]

1892 44 WCF
I stand corrected.

Same thing as 44-40.

 

[BigRed]

I apologize for limiting my remarks to only the 1911. In penance for my misguided limitation let me say: You are correct, ALL of JMB’s creations are classics. I do own a few!

If BigRed's mod credentials were active...

 

[OutdoorDad]

Same thing as 44-40.

I actually knew that part. :-) someone asked what was on the barrel. Missed it by 2 years. Which could have really messed me up when I was 18.

 

[Magyars]

That looks like a fun day!!!

It was exciting, I did a stalk. Had 8 rounds of my reloads. And fired all 8...he was running downhill. I hit him on my first shot and 2 of the next 7. He disappeared at the bottom. Of the hill in a small creek. As I was heading downhill, another boar, twice this one's size appeared. Luckily he didn't charge, as I was out of ammo.

 

[Leadeye]

I actually knew that part. :-) someone asked what was on the barrel. Missed it by 2 years. Which could have really messed me up when I was 18.

44-40 is an excellent cartridge and it has a lot of history behind it. I probably shoot more of those these days than anything else.

 

[PlaysInTheDirt]

I've got a few...
Rossi 92, 24" in .357
Winchester 9422 .22wmr
and a Henry Evil Roy

I've loved the way they look since the late 70's!
Started with the Red Ryder and then moved up to my Dad's Ithica 49.

 

[OutdoorDad]

It was exciting, I did a stalk. Had 8 rounds of my reloads. And fired all 8...he was running downhill. I hit him on my first shot and 2 of the next 7. He disappeared at the bottom. Of the hill in a small creek. As I was heading downhill, another boar, twice this one's size appeared. Luckily he didn't charge, as I was out of ammo.

i did a stalk hunt on pigs in south GA. would never get on the ground with pigs unless a semi auto or lever action.
low scrub. they are fast. sow took a misplaced 30-06 (not my shot) and treed our guide.
bolt action = single shot on the ground with pigs

 

[BigRed]

It was exciting, I did a stalk. Had 8 rounds of my reloads. And fired all 8...he was running downhill. I hit him on my first shot and 2 of the next 7. He disappeared at the bottom. Of the hill in a small creek. As I was heading downhill, another boar, twice this one's size appeared. Luckily he didn't charge, as I was out of ammo.

Where were you hunting?

 

[daddyusmaximus]

Because we all grew up playing cowboys & Indians in the back yard, and watching John Wayne & the Chuck Connors on TV.

 

[Magyars]

Where were you hunting?

Down near Ashville NC