Hi Everyone,
I don't often have an opportunity to post, due to time constraints, however a very long work shift for all of December and most of January had kept me close to home so I had time to tinker with something that I've always wanted to build.
I've been a big fan of the Henry Levers, and also in particular the 30/30 for a long time. It's an easily manageable round but provides enough punch for a mid-range cartridge. Many moons ago, it was a "really affordable plinking round...
A while ago, I came across an used, later date, large loop Winchester 94 that shot quite well. However, I found it a bit heavy and clunky yet I've always wanted to minimize a '94 to make a light carry carbine. Inspired by a comic book, and a tune by Duane Eddy I decided to revert the Winchester '94 back to the days of the original Henry 1860s and as a result, created my version of what I call; the "Ghost Rider:"
Very light, and easy to swing. I can pick this piece up with my pinky. I took the rifle to the range today, and sighted it in, and then I managed to hit the 200 meter gong with little effort. Despite its light weight, the recoil was still negligible and unlike many single shot survival arms, it chambers 6 rounds of 30/30 in a light compact package.
Every time I pick this piece up, I can hear Duane strumming "Ghost Rider" on is guitar in the background...