You nailed it. That was the voice in my head when I posted.
Interesting. The only lever gun I've got is a Henry 22 but after adjusting for elevation from the box, it hits where it's pointed at squirrel range. I've thought about getting a second one and letting my old man have my current one (he's nuts about the octagon barrel).The Henry rimfires are a great, affordable way to get into the lever gun game. I have a couple of them. Funny thing is, as great as the Winchester rimfire levers are, the Henry has the smoother action - like butter. I enjoy them all.
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Leadeye, have you ever considered writing a book? You could do several tracing the lineage of firearms through history. With the collection you maintain, it could make for some great reading given the pics you could produce pointing out differences in technology as it evolvedEarly versions, the top two are Uberti repros as not only are originals expensive, but ammo, 44 Henry rim fire, is impossible to find.
The Henry starts it all on top and you can see the improvements Winchester makes with what is known as the Kings improvement on the Model 1866 in the middle. The next version is the original 1873 on the bottom.
During this time Winchester was trying without much success to chamber the government 45-70 which doesn't fit the Henry style of toggle lock action very well. They try by scaling up the 1873 into the behemoth Model 1876 Centennial Rifle and while it still doesn't fit the 45-70, Winchester releases more monster cartridges that it does fit like the 45-60, 45-75 and 50-95. TR used this rather uncommon rifle as well. Rare and expensive in original, Uberti made some repros that can be picked up more reasonably and aren't tied to BP ammunition.
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My only lever gun is a Henry rimfire and it is a nice rifleInteresting. The only lever gun I've got is a Henry 22 but after adjusting for elevation from the box, it hits where it's pointed at squirrel range. I've thought about getting a second one and letting my old man have my current one (he's nuts about the octagon barrel).
That would be cool. I'd be first in line to get a signed copy.Leadeye, have you ever considered writing a book? You could do several tracing the lineage of firearms through history. With the collection you maintain, it could make for some great reading given the pics you could produce pointing out differences in technology as it evolved
Mind sharing what rings those are? Looking for some lower than current lineup
I'm unfamiliar with that one. What's it chambered in?My only lever gun is a Henry ramirez and it is a nice rifle
T-Dogg has you to blame for my non-purchase, since you stocked--me--up too well a few months ago !Don't you need some of T-DOGG's Norma .308 in the classifieds to blast steel with your AR10's? (No, I'm not getting a commision. I just love selling things)
That would probably double the price ! (but I'm well-stocked, right now)I'll even offer to put my signature on each box.
Interesting. The only lever gun I've got is a Henry 22 but after adjusting for elevation from the box, it hits where it's pointed at squirrel range. I've thought about getting a second one and letting my old man have my current one (he's nuts about the octagon barrel).
When I think lever gun, that 1873 comes to mind.
You have the most amazing collection, Sir. Do you rehab these like you do with the revolvers?
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Leadeye, have you ever considered writing a book? You could do several tracing the lineage of firearms through history. With the collection you maintain, it could make for some great reading given the pics you could produce pointing out differences in technology as it evolved
Well, he is a better shot than I am.All of us refined gunslingers are !
It's always very educational to read your posts. I don't have anything to add to them, but I appreciate the content.Thanks for the vote of confidence. Guns and shooting are really just recreation to me, finding out their stories can be as much fun as shooting them like the Lightning from WCC, or Mr. Cokers Whitney revolver. Having dug up that info I share it here at INGO for those that are interested.
"JEBland said:All of us refined gunslingers are !
The first shingles shot had no effect on me ... the second one took me down for a day ... started as just a lackadaisical type of day, but by the time I got home I was visibly shaking ... went to bed early just to be hit with full on fever and sweats ... felt like I was in a swimming pool, not my bed. It all ended around midnight ... changed my clothes and bed sheets and went back to sleep.Got my first shingles shot this morning.
I know a few people that have had shingles and I want nothing to do with that!!
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Interesting. The only lever gun I've got is a Henry 22 but after adjusting for elevation from the box, it hits where it's pointed at squirrel range. I've thought about getting a second one and letting my old man have my current one (he's nuts about the octagon barrel)."
This pic doesn't show the octagon very well, but it's the Small Game Carbine model. I took this picture with the 17 HM2 ammo box under it, thinking I'd send it to Anthony at Henry, and get him to make a 17 HM2 model. I never did sent it ... hmmmm. This ones in 22 mag also. (a developing theme .... I like 22 magnum).
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