10 Best Lever Action Rifles Ever Made
If you're looking for the best lever action rifles out there, then you've come to the right place! In this video, we're going to compare 10 of the best lever action rifles ever made. We'll highlight the key features and specs of each rifle, so you can make an informed decision about which one is best for you!
If you're considering a new lever action rifle, then this video is for you! We'll compare the 10 best lever action rifles on the market and help you find the perfect one for your needs. From beginner to expert, this video is sure to help you find the perfect lever action rifle for your shooting needs!
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In 1959, when I was 12, I got my first job making 25¢ an hour. Feeling rich, I ordered a Marlin Golden 39A from our local department store. Unknown to me, the clerk called my Dad when I left and asked him if it was okay to which Dad said yes (my background check). I took every quarter I made down to pay for the Marlin. I waited 6 months for the Marlin to come in and when it did, the clerk gave me very one of my quarters back…my Dad had paid for the rifle when I ordered it. I still have the Marlin and my grandson will be getting it.
39A great little rifle I hope your grandson realizes what you are giving him and passes it in to his grandchild.
I have the same model, from about 1970, and it was my uncle's gun and it was given to my father and now it's mine. Great .22 rifle.
Wish my clan were so WISE
Great story
I got my dads too he brought back from Japan he bought in the px when he was in veitmam
The rifle arrived today and I dialed in the scope just a couple hours ago kzhead.infoUgkxQt2uORDRfFOVSrO4idv4B90ThT6EOnEL . I haven’t shot with a scope in probably 25 years. The X on the left was my target. (the shot almost in the bullseye on the right X was my father in laws first shot after I made adjustments) The two shots circled are my first 2 shots. Then I brought it down - shot once. Then brought it over to the left. From there zeroed it in to dead center. This all was from 25 yards out. Follow instructions carefully when mounting the scope. So far I'm very happy with the purchase.
My Savage Model 99 chambered in .308 is still my go to deer rifle for out to about 300 yards. My grand-dad gave it to my dad for his 16th birthday...back in 1943. My dad, in turn, gave it to me on my 15th birthday.
uhhhhh the .308 wasn't introduced until 1953. If you got it in 1943 I'm calling bullshit on this post. You might have gotten the .300 Savage, but not the .308.
@@thewargod1995 Ole Goat was probably just mistaken, considering his moniker.
I have a savage 99 in .358 Win. Only use it when I’m in real thick pine forests, or something to use if I need to make a longer than usual shot. Great rifles
@@Pretermit_Sound i have one in .300 savage and it's my brush gun for deer. it's about 60-70 years old but you couldn't tell it was a really well made rifle
@@andyvonbourske6405 they’re well made rifles. Shame they stopped making them.
I grew up on a ranch in Arizona, we have Winchester 92 in 44-40 , 86s in 45-90 and 50-110 plus one in 25-20 they were always behind the seat of our trucks
The gun you showed as an 1860 Henry was a newer 1866. The real Henry loaded from the front of the barrel by twisting the end of the magazine and dropping the rounds down the tube. The 1866 used the same action as the 1860 but added the side loading gate. They both used the same elevator type action. That action has to be one of the smoothest I have ever used. And I know these rifles because I have actually used a vintage 1860 Henry and presently own a Uberty replica. (Good luck finding .44 Henry rimfire today!)
If you watch any of madman's videos you'll find most of the images used have little to nothing to do with what he's talking about? Not sure if he just doesn't know what he's talking about or what? Very frustrating to watch.
Lever action rifles are classic! One of my favorites is the Winchester 1873. It’s accurate, it has excellent sights
@Phuque Meeded See if you can retrieve it, and let me know how much you'd like to have for it, since I have a 4 digit 9422 new in the box that would make a nice set.,.... Thanks, Regards.
@Phuque Meeded Thanks for your time and reply, every older rifle has it's own past and storyline and becomes a conversation piece, which is always entertaining to share!😁,.... Regards from S. TX.
I was so lucky to be raised by a gunsmith and collector, from blunderbusses, flintlocks, WW1 and 2, breachloaders, 30's Tommyguns, pistols and revolvers, we had, and used most everything imaginable. Plenty of Winchesters, including a very engraved nickel plated rifle and matching pearl handled six shooter with an incredible holster, should find out if my brother still has them too.
Yes, you forgot to mention Winchester's 9422, and you need to set it on #1 spot and drop the 39a to the bottom.
My first deer rifle was a Marlin 336. Really useful when in heavy brush. Regrettably I sold it to someone who hunted deer more than I did, but it was a beautiful and reliable rifle.
My first deer rifle was 336 Marlin 30-30 also
@@davidpeters4129 me too!
@@davidpeters4129😊
I love my Marlin 336 30 I've had it since I was 14 I'll be 58 this year it's a great gun
Sorry, the Henry of 1860 HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH THE Henry Company rifles of today! MAJOR ERROR!
Yep! Most of the modern day Henries as mere copycats of the Marlin 336/1895.
And it has nothing to do with the Winchester mod. 1866 (Yellowboy), which is shown.
This guy making gun videos is a major error in and of itself. He don't know shit. I watch to see what he screws up, and the hit keep coming.
The modern day Henry rifles are absolute junk especially the so called Mare's Laig!
I found an old lever action rifle in the back of a gun store. The rifle turned out to be a Winchester model 94-22. The finish was rough, but the wood was good and a bright bore. Bought the rifle for $200.00 and brought it home, spent the winter months cleaning and checking the rifle, and replaced the springs. The rifle has turned out to be great, it shoots LR, L, and shorts.
I think the model 92 Winchester, the model 94 Marlin, and the Marlin 336 deserve an honorable mention. Also mention the 25-35.
Never seen a 25 35
I'm surprised the 336 wasn't on this list. This is a VERY popular hunting rifle for decades. Walmart sold it for a very long time. I used my uncle's 336 with the gold trigger to hunt in the '90s.
my 1894 in 44 mag is my favorite
@@johnm948 I have 2 model 94 Winchesters. One in 30-30 and one in 25-35. Both fun to shoot. I have a Marlin 94CL in 25-20. Also a fun gun.
I have an old Marlin 35. One of my favorite rifles
I have a 39 Marlin centinnial model that money can not buy .I bought it in 1970 soon after being seperated for the navy, I had always dreamed of having one as a kid. So as soon as I got a job I ordered the centinnial model. Never have quit being my favorite gun I have ever owned.
Have a Winn mod 94 32 spcl made in 1937 still beautiful even still has saddle ring and shoots great
I have one of those too. I'm the 5th generation to have it.
Savage model 99 rocks..308 version very cool. It hits everything right where you're supposed to
I have my Grandfather’s Savage 99 takedown model in .300 Savage caliber. It has the most beautiful profile of any lever action rifle ever made. He bought it about 1925. I had it restored and will treasure it for the rest of my life.
WINCHESTER MADE THE MODEL 88, SAKO made the Fin Wolf I believe which are excellent.
Being a Rifleman fan I always wanted the Winchester 92.
I just turned 76, and my health no longer allows me to hunt. My first lever action was a Marlin Golden 39-A Mountie model that my Dad gave me for my 10th. birthday. (I had gotten a single shot Stevens Favorite Youth Model the year before). When I was 12 I graduated from Rabbits & Squirrels to Deer, and for Christmas that year Santa brought me a Winchester '94 in 30-30. Both of those lever action rifles have been passed down to two more generations, and are still working flawlessly. The quality of manufacturing back then was amazing, WAY better than today.
Winchester Model 71 in .348 Winchester. Outstanding firearm of awesome power. Reliability 2nd to none.
The strongest and most powerful lever gun ever made period.
I to own the model 71 winchester in .348. It was handed down from my grandfather. Love this rifle
My moose and deer gun now for 45 years. Simply put - the best of all the lever guns. People forget about the advantage of the exta width over a .308. A 200 grain bullet with more diameter, at the same velocity of a 30-06 with a 180 grain bullet. I have the deluxe version with nicer wood and hand checkering.
@@quigley4440 As is mine, though I no longer have the OEM sling it came with.
I was introduced to the Savage 99 when I was 10 years old. It was a .250-3000 and we went hunting Prong horn antelope. It was fantastic rifle and I've never looked back. I now own at least on of every caliber they were chambered in with both internal and detachable magazines. It is the lever gun I will never sell.
Of all my lever actions my all time favorite is my Winchester 9422 .22Mag. Incredibly smooth. In 20 years use in Montana it was my go to rifle for small game and varmints. I always shot it with iron sights and routinely took out critters at 100-150 yards.
I agree with you Truscott, the Win. 9422 sits on top of this guy's 39-a, I managed to aquire 3,..one in XTR .22 mag., Regards from S.TX.
Yup , I'm a maggie guy , and one in my stable .
I have a Winchester 9422M..bought in 1982.. Not manufactured for some time now, worth much more than original price
Always wanted a 22 mag ended up with everything else
@@richardmoorer2668 My 9422 is now worth 4X what I paid for it and I got to use it every day for 25+ years. Still as smooth and accurate as ever.
I have a Winchester 9422 given to me as a gift when I was 18 . 50 years and many happy hours later , it's still in good shape and a prized firearm.
What happened to the 1892?? Probably the most used lever, the verity of calibers 38/357 to 454 casual 16” to 24”, blued, SS and case hardened. It’s what John Wayne carried, come on. God Bless Texas 🤙🏼❤️😊🤠
So strange not mentioning the number one cowboy rifle in history…model 92 is used in almost every western ever made…
In 1979 I was sixteen years old and got my first firearm it was a 1979 Marlin 336, I slept with it for a month. Hundreds of gun purchases later, it is my most treasured possession, still comes out of the safe several times a year, she is loved and is the finest firearm I own.
Wow, who knew that my Dad's Model 39A would be the number one lever action. 70 years old and shoots better than I do today. And then, add his Winchester 94 and I now have two from the list.
In 2019 I purchased a new Winchester Model 1866 “Yellow Boy” in .44-40. It was made in 2019. It has a 24” octagonal barrel. I took a buck with it that year. It’s my understanding that Winchester has discontinued it again in 24” barrel length, but I did see a new 1866 model with a round 20” barrel just a couple of weeks ago.
Handing guns down from Father to child is a connection that cannot be broken. A kid buying his first gun is also never forgotten. My son, now 24, wanted a 1911 in 45 ACP. He worked and saved and went to the gun shop with me to buy the Rock Island that he could afford. He REALLY wanted the Colt 1911 that was next to it. He put his money on the counter, and I, unknown to him, put down the remainder that paid for the Colt. The look on that boys face was unforgettable. That was 10 years ago now, and not a month goes by that he talks about acquiring that Colt. He says he will pass it down to HIS son. PS, he later bought a Rock Island to burn rounds thru and keeps the prized gun he got with his Dad, in well used but pristine condition. He will also receive the P-38 bring back my Dad passed on to me from WW II. He liberated it from an SS Hauptman in battle.
@MW I couldn't be happier for both of you!!,... Regards from S. TX.
Great story. Your a nice dad 😂
The Marlin 336 was probably the most purchased and used 30.30 of all. And it was a great rifle. I am amazed it did not make the list.
I own two. The first one, a 336C, I bought in 1979 in Atlanta, TX. The 2nd one I bought at a gun show 10 years ago in Andalusia, AL. It was a private party sale. The stock was really beat up. There was surface rust all over. Paid $50 for it and it shoots great. Ugly on the outside, beautiful on the inside, where it counts.
My 336 is deadly accurate. My go to for demonstrations with new shooters. Love that gun.
I have a Marlin 336 that I got from my father that was built in 1973. It has never been fired. It’s a 30 30.
@@davidkihn770 Why haven't you fired it? It's a fine rifle. I had one back in the day. But I traded it for a Winchester 32 Special 1894 octogon barrel built in 1913 and some cash. It was stolen from me during a home burglary in 1977. A few years ago, I found a Marlin 336 built-in 1978. Now at least, I have a Marlin again. 30/30, of course.
@@deaddocreallydeaddoc5244 I guess I am not a gun person. I get no joy from shooting a gun or killing a living animal.
I have two Winchester 30-30 and one 35 marlin , my 35 marlin is my favourite bush gun of all time
I lost my Marlin Golden Mountie 39A in hurricane Katrina. It was the best rifle I ever had. I agree with you placing it #1 on your list.
I've been fortunate enough to have owned a variety of lever actions. I currently have, and are some of my favorites, a savage 99f in 308, a Winchester 1895 in 405, a Winchester 71 in 348, a Winchester 94 in 30-30, a Winchester 64 in 25-35, a Winchester 92 in 44 mag, a Winchester 92 in 25-20, and a Winchester 9422 in 22 mag. Wonderful rifles, fun to hunt with.
Like the .30-30 round, .25-35 in Winchester 94s earned that multi-million-seller model -- 1894 initially, then simply 94 -- the moniker "deer rifle" that became interchangeable. However when shooting the lighter carbine version, at the range or plinking -- one can tolerate shooting two to three times as many .25-35 shells than .30-30s because of the marked, diminished difference in recoil. If one tends to shoot frequently or when one passes from middle age to senior status the differences are more significant.
I have a Browning BL-22 with beautiful tiger maple stock. I wasn't expecting it to be on the list but it's fun to shoot and an accurate squirrel rifle
Winchester 32 Special, my dads deer gun. Hard to find rounds for it now. Great bush gun.
Winchester Model 1892 is #1 for me. I own one each in 44 Mag and 45 Colt. A light, strong and fast handling lever action. Used in many western movies. John Wayne loved them.
Well, I have owned a Henry (.22 WMR), a Savage Model 99 (.303 Savage), the Browning BLR (7mm-08), and the Marlin 336 (30-30). I gave the Henry and the Savage to my son. The Browning is actually my wife's deer rifle and the Marlin is my short to medium range deer rifle.
The 1892 Winchester a great lever action rifle, handy and fun to shoot. Chambered in the 25-20 in the early Winchesters to the hard hitting 454 Casual in modern clones. Mine is in the poplar 38 special 357 mag. Fun gun to shoot.
You should have a channel instead of Mad Man. You seem to know far more.
Couldn't agree more. Mine is the classic Big Loop Carbine chambered in .44 WCF (.44-40), the Chuck Conners rifle. Also like my 94 in .30 WCF.
@@seniorsurvivor7381 I had a Rossi in 44-40 kick myself for trading it off. They didn’t make a lot of them in that chambering.
I got a modern model 92 chambered in 44 mag but I have most every lever action in most caliber it’s what I collect and shoot love them all
I can't imagine the '92 being left out of this list. Maybe the author omitted it because it's basically a downsized '86. The 1892 is by far my favorite! Surprised the 1895 nor the 71 not making the cut too.
I have a 1894 Winchester 25-35. It is a excellent caliber pretty quick and with the flip up rear sights it's quite accurate. I've shot deer at over 300 yards with this rifle that was manufactured in 1899. I don't understand why they quit making them.
While I disagree with a few of your choices and their order, I thoroughly enjoyed this video. Thank you for taking the time to produce and post it!
The gun that could be loaded on Sunday and shot all week was the Spencer. It was a lever action that held 7 cartridges and was in use before the Henry
"Lynn Talafuse," For the full quote you forget "damned Yankee" before "rifle." Secondly, and more importantly, you are mistaken with your claim the stated comment was about the Spencer. "Confederate Colonel John Mosby, who became infamous for his sudden raids against advanced Union positions, when first encountering the Henry in battle called it 'that damned Yankee rifle that can be loaded on Sunday and fired all week.' Since then that phrase became associated with the Henry rifle." Most gun hobbyists and Civil War armchair commanders / historians already know that phrase backwards and forwards, BUT just to validate this correction, anyone can do a Google search and in 2/10th of a second confirm the legendary phrase uttered about this iconic firearm.
I had Marlin 32 Special . It was a wonderful gun . Everytime I went hunting with it somebody was always trying to buy it from me . When my hunting days were over I sold it to a good friend. He's still using it today .
Love my Marlin 336 CS. Balance is perfect. Also have a Winchester Model 94 "Antlered Game", but have never fired it.
The one that is obviously omitted is the Marlin 336. This model is one of the most popular rifles/carbines in the history of our country. I do not know how it can be omitted. One of my personal favorites is the Marlin 1894.... great little lever rifle.
Good video, but it would have been nicer if you actually showed an 1860 Henry, which looked nothing like the modern Henry rifle that you showed. It loaded completely differently and was nothing like the one on the video.
I have a 1892 Winchester in 44/40 that a blind man can hit the target consistently!!!God bless Winchester.
This is a great commentary Thanks
Savage Model 99 .308 is my favorite. So smooth and balanced.
You forgott the spencer lever action rifle wich was the first repeating rifle that enter servise in late 1861
I have two model 88 Winchesters, .243 caliber that have the accuracy of a bolt action rifle because of the unique locking mechanism of the bolt. I like the fact it has a clip magazine so I can carry an extra one preloaded. The oldest one is a middle 60's model the other one is a later model, great rifles!
The Winchester model 88 was a great rifle and with unbelievable accuracy. It was Father’s deer rifle and handed off to his grandson who bears his name.
I own an 88 chambered in .308, and it can out shoot most modern rifles.
Not a clip but a magazine.
Great guns I have a couple of them
@@willyswagon57 My Dad and I did a lot of reloading, so it was fairly cheap shooting, from rabbits to big game!
Thanks for the vid. I love my 30 30 model 36 Marlin made in 1941. It still shoots very accurately. My dads deer gun.
Henry for me made in American or not at all
I'm impressed with the smooth action of the henry....I'm hooked.
I agree about the Winchester Model 88 and the Sako Finnwolf, but who has ever actually seen one? As a young left-handed shooter in the 1960's and '70's, I had almost no left-handed bolt rifles to choose from. So, I went with, and stayed with leverguns. Since I wanted to hunt with a scope-sighted rifle, I finally settled on the Marlin 39A and the Browning BLR in 7mm-08. Over the years I seemed to have killed as much small game, big game, and varmints as my right-handed friends, so I guess I'm doing alright. Thank God for lever-actions!
i have a model 88 in .243 caliber-it was also offer in a 308 caliber--I have had for 40 yrs and still think it is a great gun, i thought it was anyway, maybe not-also have a 39A which is OK, but i like my 88 by far better.
My Wife is a lefty with her 88 and has pulled the trigger with safety on a few times. I found you can change the cross bolt around for leftys in a few minutes. Finest sleekest looking solid and accurate rifle made.
Enjoyed the article of the 10 Best Lever Action Rifles Ever Made. Although there is no mention of the 32 Winchester Lever Action Rifle(s)!
Savage arms should bring back the the model 99. That’s a great rifle!
I want a Savage 99 soooo much
I'd pay the high for it everyone says it'll cost.
After sitting through all the Winchesters on this list and not disagreeing I was pleasantly surprised with Numbers 1 & 2. Thanks!
When I was a kid, a friend of mine got a Winchester Model 94 .22 XTR gloss stock for Xmas. My parents were never going to get me something like that. And about 3 decades ago came across one in a pawn shop. I think it might of been about $150. Sweetest and smoothest shooting rifle ever. Only to be out done by a Weatherby Vanguard .223 I got for my son at a gun show.
I own a Savage model 99 that was made in 1910. It's a 300 caliber. I love this gun. It was my father's and it was left to me when he passed. I've shot several other lever action guns but there's just something about this gun when I pick it up. It literally feels like it's weighted perfectly.
I have a 99F in 308 win. I bought it in early ‘70s after I left the Army where I carried the M14
The Savage 99 in 300 savage is a great rifle. The 300 Savage is actually the parent case for the 308 winchester. Basically an improved 300 Savage. I'd suggest you double check the date on that serial number, the 300 Savage was invented in 1920. Enjoy
@@christopherwereley2116 yeah, you're right. I can't remember the exact date. I went on savages website once and punched the serial number in and it told me when it was made. But I think 1910 is a bit early
@@christopherwereley2116 so I did a bit more investigating. Serial number 159080 was actually manufactured in 1914. Apparently Savage was in the habit of manufacturing things and letting it sit on the shelf for a few years before it actually was assembled and shipped. I agree that there is information saying that the 300 wasn't invented until 1920 but they had other model 99s already available. Chambering would have been a simple adjustment. But anyway every time I look that number up it's between 14 and 17.
I believe Rosevelt might have used the Winchester 1895 in the 30-06 and the 405 in the US and Africa. Also the 308 is nothing more than a 300 savage with a 300 case with a longer neck to hold the bullet better.
The Win 9422 should have been included. It is an extremely accurate and reliable gun and so very handsome. The action is smooth as it can get as well and it also shoots s,l ,and lr rounds.
Better gun than the marlin or the Henry, in my opinion.
Mine didn't make the list. 1892 Winchester trapper takedown. Nice little rifle and very accurate in .44 mag. It was the 2018 shot show special and I'll never part with it.
Without the 1892, this list is null and void.
Rossi 1892 model in 454 casull. Shoot 45lc. Single load 45 Schofield and 45 American possibly.
I'm a 75 yr old life-long gun enthusiast. No doubt in my blood as dad was experimenting with custom 22 high velocity rifles 218 zipper I think it was he passed on to my brother. What he passed on to me was my granpa's deer gun that he used hunting deer in east Texas before turn of the Century, in late 1800s. I read in Gun Digest once an article discussing my gun. Apparently very rare. It is a whitneyville Armory 44-40 lever gun with a manufacture date a few months earlier than the Winchester 1866 rifle. Winchester one in court, but the article talked of how rare a saddle ring carbine rifle of this model would be, and I'm proud to own just such a gun.JM Davis gun museum had some early Whitneyville rifles but said they doubted any of my gun still existed. Well it does. Good video
That 1895 Winchester belongs on your list. It was the first lever action that could chamber pointed bullets.
100%.
My trusty 1892 is still my personal favorite. It's such a handy and fun gun.
Totally agree. Mine too!
In 1969, I bought a Glenfield 30 lever action 30-30. I too saw the Rifleman TV show in the early 1960s. That is why I wanted this rifle. I only use Winchester 30-30 ammo.
Winchester model 88, 308 super accurate,I have one and love it, it’s a gem
My first rifle was a Sav Mod 99, 24" bl, in 300 Sav. It has been my lucky deer gun. I don't know why but at some point I bought a Win FW bolt gun in 7mm-08 and it now serves as my deer gun...but that great old Sav tags along as backup or a loaner and sometimes on a whim it is my first choice. Great gun! Everyone should have a Mod 99.
Kinda sad the sav mod 99 is not on this list, when it is the "american" deer rifle as it has been in the number one spot since the early 1900s
@@WillToleration The 99 was in the #3 spot in this video (?)...but you are correct they're a great gun, easy to carry with a hand under the magazine area. quick to shoulder and for a repeat shot at a runner. They just got too expensive to make compared to their competitive options.
Savage 99 in 303 Savage, 250 Savage, 22 HI Power, 300 Savage as well as in 243 and 284. I love my 99's
i like the 1892 Winchester lever action with the extra large loop like the rifleman used i wouldnt mind having that rifle.
My 1st lever action was a model 94 I got 38 years ago. The kids bought me a new Henry 44 mag. I love that gun. I have hunted with it a few times and been successful but it's one of those guns that are too pretty to take outside.
My Great Uncle Johnny had a Marlin 30-30 Lever Action with no crossbolt saftey decades ago. My dad wants one.
I own a Winchester Model 1894 built in 1950 that's Chambered in .32 Winchester Special. My favorite rifle during hunting season - and just damned fun to shoot. Although I will admit, Purchasing ammunition for this relic of a rifle in a relatively odd size is getting harder every year.
I also have a 1894 In 32 special. It was my dad's probably built in the 1930s. I haven't attempted to buy ammo for a lot of years. Is there a serial to vintage somewhere??
My brother bought a Winchester 94, .32 caliber, from a 93 year old gent last year. It was made in 1923, still works like new.
Outstanding!!
I have used my Winchester Model 88 .308 for 50 years. Many deer and pigs have regretted it !
I inherited a used Marlin 336 when I was 12 .Great Brush gun .50 years later passed it along to my son and he is in the process of restoring it.Somewhere along the way traded for a Model 94 .Both are in his safe.Great memories .
You left out the Win 92 John M Browning scaled up his pistol cartridge rifle for the 94. It is a great gun and there are dozens of clones on the market
Thank you !
I was wondering if the Marlin 39 would be here, and very happy that I own one. Just had it out a couple weeks ago, such a nice shooter. Years back someone I worked for told me he had a .22 to sell me and I didn't have a choice, as it would be a great investment, and he was right.
My old man used one to trick shoot for a carnival after WWII.
1892 is lovely, to have and shoot!!!
I used a Remmington .22 lever action when I was a game warden in the 1970's. It was a nice gun for my purposes.
Was it a nylon 76 ? Only Rem lever I know of ever.
@@paulmoss7940 It was nylon. I don't know if it was a nylon 76. I don't know my guns very well
Winchester model 92 .....! My Fav.
I had a winchester 94Ae trapper in 3030. Paid $ 575 in 1992. Wish I still had it. Was awesome
Winchester model 1892 is my all time fave…#one imho.
I have an 1894 made in 1908 , hex barrel . Sweetheart of a rifle
In 1954, aged 8, I was taught on my father’s ancient Martini Henry rifle. It was a single shot lever action rifle, first used by the British army in the Zulu wars in Africa, around 1880. Dad used it to shoot wild dogs, called dingos, which would attack our sheep. 10 years later, I became familiar with a .22 rifle, the Marlin Levermatic. It had microgroove rifling, with 15 lands instead of the usual 9. That rifle was amazing. I just had to look at a target, pull the trigger, and hit it with nearly 100% accuracy. Like a camera, all I had to do was point and shoot. As an cadet at school we brought our .303 Lee Enfield army rifles home, carrying them on the school bus, bolts safely in our pocket. We could buy cases of ex army 30e ammo very cheaply from the local garage. In 1961 we shot kangaroos, in plague numbers after recent floods. The kangaroo meat was sold to West Germany. Our CO was pretty relaxed about we lads borrowing the rifles, and we always returned them if there was a head office inspection. But one very posh high school made waves when they discovered a Bren machine was missing, not being returned after being borrowed. Everyone thought that was hilarious.
I collected leverguns for a long time. My choice for best all around hunting gun was a steel frame Browning BLR in .308 It cannot be bested to this day in my opinion.
I shoot lever action rifles. I think you missed a good one when you didn't say anything about the Winchester Model 88. A .308 Winchester just stomps the performance of a 30-30 and the Model 88 turning bolt action is smoother and stronger. It is a far superior saddle gun and is damn accurate when scoped. You should have included this wonderful rifle. (I own two of them and gave my Model 1894 30-30 away). I also like my Winchester model 1886 chambered in 45-70. Henry has a great product and I own two of them. Of the rifles I mentioned... the Winchester Model 88 is the best... in my experience.
My Father bought one of the first 88's (early 50s)and pulled off a stepped and guesstimated 1300 yard shot on a 4pt Mulely Buck. Pueblo Mts. Or. Lost it in an Alaskan river. He bought an 88 for my brother in 62 (Stolen) we loved that gun so much I bought one for my Wife and hunting partner of 50 years! Just keep them well oiled or She gets very upset when it jams with Elk close. I feel the Mdl 88 Winchester is the best looking rifle ever made with sweet sleek lines makes the rest look ugly. I still like the 1894 with Williams peep site. Sloppy action but light and fast! Someone suggested the 88s were discontinued because of production costs. I'd buy a new one!
@@garyreid1833 The Model 88 was discontinued because it's primary cartridge the 284 Win was a flop.
1993; Milo Hanson Buck, Biggar, Saskatchewan - Winchester Model 88 (internal hammer lever action); .308 Win
My 39A is an ok rifle IMO but I much prefer my model 92 in 44 mag for just fun. The one I most regret selling.......... Savage 99 in 284.
My favorite is still my 1892 big loop in .44 WCF. For hunting, my 1894 in .30 WCF, though I still have a soft spot for my H009B Henry.
My first rifle was a savage 99c in 308. It has provided a lot of Pennsylvania white tail.
I liked my 99C so much , I bought a second one , both 308
I have my family's 38-55 win with octagon barrel 1894, i have a photo oh my grandfather around age 5 with that rifle on the wall the rife still works perfectly
take it hunting
It may not reach the kind of production numbers that these rifles show but by many accounts the Bullard lever may be the best ever made .
Model 94 is a must
Great list! I have 3 of the top 4! Two I grew up with, the model 99 300 savage I had never seen until I inherited it. Looking forward to taking that to the range!
I have 3 of the rifles on the list. The marlin 1895, and 39TDS and a Savage 99 in .250 Savage. I have had the savage for almost 50 years and love it. The 39 was used by my daughters when we played cowboy and served them well. The 1895 is a much more recent acquisition but I am very happy with it as well. I also have a Marlin 1894 in 44mag that I have used extensively and I love it as well.
The Savage 99 presentation was quite good. The box magazine was introduced as a cost saving measure in the 1970s and is inferior to the original design. The .300 Savage round is still available and compares favorably to the much more recent .308.
I can't even remember how many deer l got with my 99 in .300 Savage. I have a lot of other guns but the Savage is a lucky gun. Usually when I'm done messing around the 99 comes out and a deer comes home. It feed my family for a long time.
Great Video!
Winchester 1892
I would love for Savage to bring back the model 99. Never owned one but shot a couple and thought they were good platforms. I'm hoping Ruger can resurrect the Marlin line. I'd like to see the 336C continue. It's a great platform and is as iconic as the Winchester model 94.
To manufacture the Savage 99 with rotary mag and it's original spec and build quality would result in an expensive rifle that few would purchase. I can imagine the MSRP would be high.
@@christopherwereley2116 Yeah I got the same answer from a Savage rep. A few years ago when they were showing off some of their tactical rifles to the SWAT team I was on. But you have to admit it would be sweet if they did.
I like the 336 Marlin and the 99 Savage.
WRA Mod 1895 was Winchester's entry that shot spitzer bullets and Teddy R. loved his.' It came chambered in 30-06 and was very popular. It does kick a bit but is a great shooter.
When I levered one down and saw all that mechanism, I realized why they stopped making them. Cool though.