Closer to Being a Levergunner.

oldmax · Post by **oldmax** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:32 pm

I was kinda ashamed to be on the forum , only owning 1 levergun.
And that being a 356w, well , really didn't get the feeling that i was
a " levergunner".
Well I got a little closer to being one of you , I hope....
It's not one with history, But at least the caliber is getting there..
(94AE 45 Colt ) Looks Like a saddle gun, with the ring and short barrel.

Came across it in the gun store, It really looks clean,
Perfect Bluing, some minor stock dents, . When I cleaned the
powder from the barrel it only took a few swabs with Rem oil.
No copper or lead, Could not have been shot much. Best Part, 400$ Tax included.
? I think it was worth it......?

I held the 356w and this little Colt, I REALLY Like this Lever Gun.....!!

Bad news, Another set of dies........

Tryed to post Pics, found out I can't, Sorry..
Maybe I'll post on another forum , and link..

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41_Marlin · Post by **41_Marlin** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 3:40 pm

I only own one rifle. Marlin 1894 Fg.
Works so well, I don't think I need a second.

Never under estimate a man with one gun.

pharmseller · Post by **pharmseller** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:00 pm

Being a "Levergunner" is as much a state of mind as a state of inventory, Grasshopper...

Quinn

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:25 pm

Hey I only have 1 and I have been hanging out here for years.

wm · Post by wm » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:28 pm

Hey I only have 1 and I have been hanging out here for years.

Yeah we have been meaning to talk to you about that!

Just kidding!

Wm

tman · Post by **tman** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:39 pm

i think owning a .356wcf, the greatest lever action ever, lol, should vaunt you to some type of expert rating.

Nath · Post by **Nath** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 4:40 pm

I only have two but have owned two others. It is a mind thing dude, usually levergunners have give up trying to set the atmosphere alight from super fast over bore cartridges and just concentrate on bringing home the bacon or splatting the varmint just the same

Nath.

jlchucker · Post by **jlchucker** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:06 pm

I have several, including 44 magnum, 35 Remington, and 45-70. I once had a Savage 99F in .308. That having been said, it seems like every hardcore, crusty old levergunners, though, all should have at least one flavor of Winchester 94 or Marlin in their possession that is in 30-30. Not having one at least one 30-30 is sort of like having eggs for breakfast without ham, bacon or sausage.

homefront · Post by **homefront** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:11 pm

A 94 in .45 Colt? Very cool!
The two rifles you now have are the two that most guys want!
Well, let's hear all about the reloading, the targets, the mods and the game as you go along.

Don't forget pictures!

Andrew · Post by **Andrew** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:25 pm

Don't feel left out: I still have none, but I'm looking...

94AE 45 Colt eh? That sounds pretty sweet to me, especially considering the price.

Jarhead · Post by **Jarhead** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:33 pm

jlchucker wrote:I have several, including 44 magnum, 35 Remington, and 45-70. I once had a Savage 99F in .308. That having been said, it seems like every hardcore, crusty old levergunners, though, all should have at least one flavor of Winchester 94 or Marlin in their possession that is in 30-30. Not having one at least one 30-30 is sort of like having eggs for breakfast without ham, bacon or sausage.

I have 5 levers, but now I'm starting to feel GUILTY for not owning a 30-30... I used to...does that count? Oh well, I can always eat Cherrios for breakfast or Eggs with Elk steaks I reckon

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 5:49 pm

My wife'd tell ya I have too many... and I'm not sure she knows 'bout them all! It ain't quantity that matters, it's how ya feel about 'em!

Bearhands · Post by **Bearhands** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:12 pm

yup... what he ^ said....
kinda like.... "Geeze, this ole 5lb mod 94 can do whatever needs to be done"

MikeS. · Post by **MikeS.** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:26 pm

Good on you oldmax, enjoy that .45

brucew44guns · Post by **brucew44guns** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:35 pm

Oldmax, you really know how to humble some of us. You come here and apologize for only owning one lever gun for some time now, then you mention that it just happened to be in a most coveted caliber. That 356 is the same as if you had 10 other levers, so no apology necessary. Glad you're here, hope to hear a lot from you about more and more and more lever action guns. Just don't get divorced over it.!!!

bfm · Post by **bfm** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:48 pm

Griff wrote:It ain't quantity that matters, it's how ya feel about 'em!

Not sure about state laws, but I think the way I feel about mine might be illegal.

oldmax · Post by **oldmax** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 6:55 pm

Thanks Guys, Your the best, I haven't felt this good in a long time.
( And I haven't even shot it )

Been married to long for divorce ( ?? 46 yrs ) , Plus I've been remodeling
the entire house, Lot's of atta boys saved up...

When I was first married I did own a Marlin in 35 rem, My first rifle , 100 - 50 cent pieces. Took almost a year to save for it, Great deer gun,
gave it away to my son. Also a 1894C 357 mag, sold that one..

But, I'm still sitting here looking at the new one. Just Like a Kid again.
Great to be young at 69, and getting excited about hunting next fall.
Thanks again guys for sharing my enjoyment....

Old Time Hunter · Post by **Old Time Hunter** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:26 pm

I've got a bunch but can only carry one at a time!

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 7:38 pm

Congrats and enjoy

C. Cash · Post by **C. Cash** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:21 pm

tman wrote:i think owning a .356wcf, the greatest lever action ever, lol, should vaunt you to some type of expert rating.

+1 !!!!!!!

Congrats on the new acquisition.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:05 am

pharmseller wrote:Being a "Levergunner" is as much a state of mind as a state of inventory, Grasshopper...

Quinn

+1

Of course, having a goal to grow your levergun collection is also a "great state of mind"

I blame this site for 5 in the last 3 years!!!

jlchucker · Post by **jlchucker** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:38 am

Jarhead wrote: I have 5 levers, but now I'm starting to feel GUILTY for not owning a 30-30... I used to...does that count? Oh well, I can always eat Cherrios for breakfast or Eggs with Elk steaks I reckon.

Don't feel guilty for owning 5 levers, but it sounds like you need one more--even if you don't do anything with it but carry it around with you in the back of your pickup truck. That breakfast sounds good--being a good Jarhead I know you'll wash it down with coffee and not Koolaid.

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:38 am

"Beware the man with only one gun, for he surely knows how to use it..."

I've bought, sold, traded a bunch over the years, but some of the best times were when I only had a few; I think then you really do appreciate them more.

Still, now that I have more, I try to make a conscious effort to make them ALL feel appreciated. A lonesome, un-shot, un-loved gun sobbing in the gun safe gets tears all over the others and rusts them - I've surely seen it happen.

Jeeps · Post by **Jeeps** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 10:37 am

I only have two at the moment, but it's the levergunners spirit that is to be prized.

On other forums you are not hip unless your projectile is 4000 fps+ or will be
made fun of if your group is .001 of an inch smaller than mine.

Here a man can say "I made this load, and it killed a whitetail." And everyone
says "YeeeeHaaaa".

That's what it's all about.

afish4570 · Post by **afish4570** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 12:39 pm

Love mine, shot 2 nice deer over the years with stout load of 3031 and Rem. 200gr SP, chrono at 2330fps. and play with the cast boolit, RCBS 200 gr. FP.Both loads accurate and plenty powerful.....afish4570.

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