Single shot .30-30

[Rusty]

I have a Handi rifle that I love to shoot but I was thinking that I'd like to have another single shot .30-30 with a longer barrel. Something like 26" or longer. I was looking at one a long time ago either a rolling block or a low wall but I can't remember where I saw it now. Has anyone seen one of these lately?

[AJMD429]

I've seen H&R (I think) brand 'Buffalo Guns' i n .45-70, but dunno if they made them in .30-30 as well. You could always have an Encore chambered in .30-30 with any length barrel from 10" to 30".

[Bruce Scott]

Browning's 1885 Traditional Hunter was available in 30-30 with a barrel length of 28".

Pics here:
http://parallaxscurioandrelicfirearmsfo ... opic/29462

According to this Uberti also does an 1885 in 30-30:
http://www.ubertireplicas.com/lever-1885higwall.php

[Pisgah]

The Brown 97D is a sweet little falling block available in many chamberings, and the custom-ordered ones can be had with barrels to, I think, 30" -- but I'll admit they've gotten pricey since I bought my two, .300 BRM and 6.5 BRM. Today, one will cost you almost what you would've paid for two a decade ago.

http://www.eabco.com/9702.html

[Rusty]

Oh Bruce, the Uberti must have been the one I was looking at. Thanks.

[Lawyer Daggit]

I have a TC Carbine with 21 inch barrel.

Frankly I cannot think of a benefit of a 26 inch barrel in this chambering- they seem pretty close to delivering optimal power at the 20-21 inch mark.

I am sure the TC Custom shop would oblige you if you so desired- they seem quite accomodating.

[edsguns]

I have a Handi rifle that I love to shoot but I was thinking that I'd like to have another single shot .30-30 with a longer barrel. Something like 26" or longer. I was looking at one a long time ago either a rolling block or a low wall but I can't remember where I saw it now. Has anyone seen one of these lately?

Actually, on second thought, I'd bet it's this rifle you saw:

http://www.uberti.com/firearms/1871_rol ... arbine.php



You may be talking about a Savage Model 219. I happen to have one in 30/30 and it's a great little rifle. 26" barrel with no exposed hammer and breaks like a typical S/S or O/U shotgun using a thumb lever. They are getting tough to find anymore, especially in good condition. Mine is actually a fine shooter.

Here's a picture of one recently sold on Gunbroker:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... 899710#PIC

[Griff]

There is a small improvement in velocity between the 20" carbines and the 26" rifles, and with some powders it's a pretty good increase. Also, with open sights the longer sight radius allows for more precise sight alignment.