I will be a voice in the wilderness and suggest buying a real Winchester pre 64. Paying $2000 for a Japan built Winchester with that idiot lawyer safety, no thanks. You can pick up a really nice 1892 or 1894 for less if you look a bit. As far as mechanical condition I guarantee there are 80 year old Winchesters out there that haven't had 100 rounds through them and were well cared for, I've owned several.
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I heartily agree - (well mostly). There's no question about the quality and desirability of the pre-64s. That and the history and nostalgia that accompany them. I am the happy owner of a beauty pre-64 94 that I've treasured most of my adult life. One must also admire the Miroku superior quality which is head and shoulders above anything Winchester has made since 64. Yes $2000 now and they'll be even more next year.
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So…pre ‘64’s …yes, nice. Hard to find though. What’s the answer?
The clones…
Mostly Italian…the Uberti’s. In .357mag/.38spl and .45 Colt, both model 1873’s.
Then there’s the clones that have been hot-rodded by companies like Taylor’s & Co.
Pedersoli Model 1886 in big bore (45-70). Nuff said!
And don’t forget the Brazilian Rossi’s. This one a model 92 in .44mag.
The Rossi’s might be “entry level”, but in my books, they are pretty premium. Never a hiccup.
…so much choice!
The clones…
Mostly Italian…the Uberti’s. In .357mag/.38spl and .45 Colt, both model 1873’s.
Then there’s the clones that have been hot-rodded by companies like Taylor’s & Co.
Pedersoli Model 1886 in big bore (45-70). Nuff said!
And don’t forget the Brazilian Rossi’s. This one a model 92 in .44mag.
The Rossi’s might be “entry level”, but in my books, they are pretty premium. Never a hiccup.
…so much choice!
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View attachment 663765The. Miroku made Winchesters like my 95 carbine and my Browning 86 are top notch as wellView attachment 663764
I’ve got an itch for a stainless .357 92. It would make a great general purpose firearm. Doesn’t look like anyone has any in stock.
My only other lever is post 64 94 Ranger with 20” barrel. I’ve got a 16” barrel I’ve been wanting to put on it but it’s Big Bore diameter so I need new barrel bands.
ETA: Aside from the potential renewed interest due to pop culture influence (Yellowstone), I would think that the recent attempts by the Liberals to ban semi auto’s could be a factor as well.
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U.S. cousins in some blue states are experiencing similar ownership threats (mag cap restrictions, AR bans, etc) which i’m sure is also driving the market. The emergence of the “tactical” levers like the Henry X and Long Ranger Express with pic rails, threaded barrels for suppressors + the growing aftermarket of accessories for them (Ranger Point Precision and Midwest) is a pretty good indicator that these types of levers are only going to get more popular (meaning harder for us to source in Canada) and expensive.
Don't think the present government's stupidity has anything to do with " lever mania". This is driven by pop culture as seen in the 1950"s and 60's and the films loaded with blackpowder muzzleloaders. Or the milsurp demand following all the WW2 anniversaries. Media seems to have a big efffect on demand for a certain type of firearm.
I have a Henry 45colt. It’s a ton of fun. Hopefully get onto a bear with it this spring.
I would be interested in a new ruger made 336 eventually. But I have a feeling prices are going to be too high.
If I had the doe I would be ordering a Big Horn armory 454 or 460.
I would be interested in a new ruger made 336 eventually. But I have a feeling prices are going to be too high.
If I had the doe I would be ordering a Big Horn armory 454 or 460.
Are there guns like Chiappa Alaskan 12" TD 44 Mag from other manufacturers? I had this Chiappa and I like the form-factor - compact 12" lever, TD is nice but not critical, full size butt stock. What I did not like is the quality - soft metal on screw and receiver, sloppy tolerances, overall impression it was more like souvenir imitation firearm. Well it shot just fine, but my expectations for quality are much higher. So question is - is there anything similar available from Winchester or even Rossi or Marlin? 12 or so inches, 44 Mag preferable?
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I've had many lever guns over the years, mostly Win 94's and Marlin 336,1894 & 1895's plus Rossi 92's . Also had a couple of Savage 99's a Mossberg 464 & Pedersoli 1886. Out of all of them, the Mossberg 464 shot the tightest of all my 30-30's. The 1 in 10" twist being a factor for this. I be on the hunt fer another one.
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I just scooped a new Winchester Miroku 1892 in 45 colt and a new Henry SG 30-30. Pretty much fills my grail list for now but they took me over a year to find. 
I have other levers for sale at what I don't think are inflated prices (lower than retail at the very least) and there are people offering to trade me lesser value / grade lever guns and ask me to add cash on top.
It's a very weird time to sell anything, but there are good prices out there, in the thick of the others.
I have other levers for sale at what I don't think are inflated prices (lower than retail at the very least) and there are people offering to trade me lesser value / grade lever guns and ask me to add cash on top.
It's a very weird time to sell anything, but there are good prices out there, in the thick of the others.
Rossi makes levers with the 16 inch barrels so not quite as compact and they don’t take down either unfortunately
They are decently built I have one in 357 but they make 44 mag and 45 colt too
Can also get them in stainless if you like that better then blued
Winchester also makes them but good luck finding one
