For me it is the Winchester 1892 in .25-20, made around 1914, so 94 years old.
I hope to someday shoot an original 1886, 1876, 1873, 1866 and Henry. Even better, I hope to someday own originals of each!
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Cool slide show!
marlinman93 wrote:The oldest repeating lever action I've shot is my 1881 Marlin made in 1881, and chambered in .45-70 Govt.
POldest gun with a lever I've shot is my first year Ballard #4 Perfection built in 1875, and also in .45-70!
Mike,airedaleman wrote:
Vall, your 1881 looks like it is in the same configuration as theifle I had. How long is the barrel on the Ballard? They are a fine-looking pair of .45-70's
That's one of three 1881's in my collection that are all between serial #900 and 1500.-VallGEOFF wrote:
Marlinman93, I didn't realize you had such an EARLY 1881. That is pretty cool! Great to see some Marlins well represented!
Geoff
Blaine,BlaineG wrote:A good friend and rare poster to this august ana rotates thru oldies like a kid thru a candy shop. I can't remember the models or years, but one was a very good condition Marlin in 45-70 with double set triggers. An 1890s of some sort. SorryI myself would someday like an old Marlin .22 shooter of some sort and perhaps a ancient Winny in 30WCF. My love of my 1895 .405 Repro has me lusting after an orginal. So little money, so many levers
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I'm so close to Portland, I've really got to go to a show where Val has his stash displayed.![]()
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