I had to get in on the levergun fun

b.roberts · 04-09-2011, 03:47 PM

Seeing some of Johnny's beautiful lever guns made me dig mine out and snap a couple of pics. This was my Grandfather's deer rifle. It has gotten quite a few deer, none by me yet. Made in 1932 and still shoots like brand new. When I received it, I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with the buckhorn sights, so I had a lyman receiver sight installed. Standing, offhand, quick hits on one gallon milk jugs at a hundred yards is now not a problem. With rested aim, pop cans are in mortal danger at the same distance. I haven't installed the target aperature yet and put in on paper to see how small I can group this thing.

When I take this hunting, I usually only load it with two or three rounds. I just can't see needing more than that and jacking out a bunch of shells when I get back to a vehicle or camp is a pain in the butt.

Here is how I carry it when I go hiking in the woods with my dog. 7 rounds in the gun, 9 in the shell holder.

I will often stick 4-5 one gallon milk jugs, filled with water into my backpack, hike up to 5 miles, shoot jugs at various distances(15-100yards), pick up garbage, and hike back to car. The hike back is much easier.

My dog and I enjoy the exercise, plus it gets me into great shape for hunting season. It isn't an assault rifle. But it is a pretty useful utility rifle with 15 rounds of 30-30 in a nice, light and ergonomic package.

sheepdog · 04-09-2011, 04:47 PM

...carry only one full one and make that coffee...and three empties...by the time you get where you're going to shoot, the other ones will be full...at least it works that way for us old guys...how long's the barrel on that rifle???looks kinda long...the Wiki Wizard says they made longer barrels back then http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1894

Cruelshoes · 04-09-2011, 05:32 PM

I love the woods configuration. Nice little sleeve there. I would disagree with you though. It is an assault rifle, a COWBOY assault rifle.

JOHNNY WACKO · 04-09-2011, 05:49 PM

I bet those sites are sweet..I mite just watch for a set like that.

sheepdog · 04-09-2011, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cruelshoes

I love the woods configuration. Nice little sleeve there. I would disagree with you though. It is an assault rifle, a COWBOY assault rifle.

...betcherasse Custer woulda given for a coupla cases of 'em!!!

b.roberts · 04-09-2011, 07:46 PM

It has a 20" barrel. I think the camera angle, especially the pic of the rifle leaning against the loading table, made the barrel look longer than it is.

sheepdog · 04-10-2011, 02:24 AM

...camera angle, huh? hmmm....

gunman42782 · 04-10-2011, 04:10 AM

Good looking lever gun.

Bountyhunter · 04-10-2011, 12:11 PM

That's a nice one! I want a 45Colt lever gun pretty bad.

b.roberts · 04-10-2011, 07:06 PM

Me too! But the ones I have been seeing for sale have very proud owners. They ain't cheap.

Bountyhunter · 04-11-2011, 02:42 AM

And that's why it'll be a very long time before I own one!

JOHNNY WACKO · 04-11-2011, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepdog

...camera angle, huh? hmmm....

Ya i know what your thinking...But it won't make you any taller.

Bountyhunter · 04-12-2011, 02:47 AM

:P

sheepdog · 04-12-2011, 04:27 AM

...oh, I'm tall enough, Johnny...just thinking of my PR photos...

Snuffy · 04-16-2011, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sheepdog

...oh, I'm tall enough, Johnny...just thinking of my PR photos...

Blurred I am sure. No matter what the angele lol

04-09-2011, 03:47 PM	#1
b.roberts Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 1,909	I had to get in on the levergun fun Seeing some of Johnny's beautiful lever guns made me dig mine out and snap a couple of pics. This was my Grandfather's deer rifle. It has gotten quite a few deer, none by me yet. Made in 1932 and still shoots like brand new. When I received it, I couldn't hit the broadside of a barn with the buckhorn sights, so I had a lyman receiver sight installed. Standing, offhand, quick hits on one gallon milk jugs at a hundred yards is now not a problem. With rested aim, pop cans are in mortal danger at the same distance. I haven't installed the target aperature yet and put in on paper to see how small I can group this thing. When I take this hunting, I usually only load it with two or three rounds. I just can't see needing more than that and jacking out a bunch of shells when I get back to a vehicle or camp is a pain in the butt. Here is how I carry it when I go hiking in the woods with my dog. 7 rounds in the gun, 9 in the shell holder. I will often stick 4-5 one gallon milk jugs, filled with water into my backpack, hike up to 5 miles, shoot jugs at various distances(15-100yards), pick up garbage, and hike back to car. The hike back is much easier. My dog and I enjoy the exercise, plus it gets me into great shape for hunting season. It isn't an assault rifle. But it is a pretty useful utility rifle with 15 rounds of 30-30 in a nice, light and ergonomic package.

04-09-2011, 04:47 PM	#2
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun ...carry only one full one and make that coffee...and three empties...by the time you get where you're going to shoot, the other ones will be full...at least it works that way for us old guys...how long's the barrel on that rifle???looks kinda long...the Wiki Wizard says they made longer barrels back then http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Model_1894

04-09-2011, 05:32 PM	#3
Cruelshoes Senior Member Joined: Jul 2008 From: Live Free or Die! Posts: 1,367	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun I love the woods configuration. Nice little sleeve there. I would disagree with you though. It is an assault rifle, a COWBOY assault rifle.

04-09-2011, 05:49 PM	#4
JOHNNY WACKO Senior Member Joined: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,409	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun I bet those sites are sweet..I mite just watch for a set like that.

04-09-2011, 07:46 PM	#6
b.roberts Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 1,909	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun It has a 20" barrel. I think the camera angle, especially the pic of the rifle leaning against the loading table, made the barrel look longer than it is.

04-10-2011, 02:24 AM	#7
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun ...camera angle, huh? hmmm....

04-10-2011, 04:10 AM	#8
gunman42782 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Kentucky Posts: 3,985	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun Good looking lever gun.

04-10-2011, 12:11 PM	#9
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun That's a nice one! I want a 45Colt lever gun pretty bad.

04-10-2011, 07:06 PM	#10
b.roberts Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 1,909	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun Me too! But the ones I have been seeing for sale have very proud owners. They ain't cheap.

04-11-2011, 02:42 AM	#11
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun And that's why it'll be a very long time before I own one!

04-12-2011, 02:47 AM	#13
Bountyhunter Site Founder Joined: Apr 2008 From: Allenstown, NH Posts: 25,463	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun :P

04-12-2011, 04:27 AM	#14
sheepdog Senior Member Joined: Apr 2008 From: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 22,117	Re: I had to get in on the levergun fun ...oh, I'm tall enough, Johnny...just thinking of my PR photos...

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