Recent content by 1895Gunner

Certainly a different look for a lever gun.

I would totally agree about the stock, I'm a walnut lover myself, especially on a lever gun. I'll be testing for reliability, accuracy and groupings as always however I just wanted input from others like yourself on first thoughts or if anybody has used one. Thank you for the input.

Interesting rifle very similar to their .45-70 BoreBuster that I tested last year. Has a threaded barrel, vertical/horizontal adjustable cheek riser and I was wondering if anybody on this site has used one for target shooting or hunting. I'd be interested in your thoughts.

I test rifles for Henry and Ruger/Marlin and write reviews on them. I'm allowed to purchase at reduced pricing which helps a lot.

While I'm not a huge fan of the modernized lever actions, Ruger/Marlin did a fine job of delivering on this new Dark model (the first of more models & calibers to come). Some new things like the nitride finish on the bolt and lever to reduce wear actually make for a smoother action. I especially...

I find that the muzzle brake reduces muzzle jump and the recoil as well. I bought one to try on the new SBL and then liked the results so much I went and bought two more for the Trapper and the Guide Gun!

I've picked up these four 45-70's this year to add to my JM Marlin levers. Three new Ruger-built Marlin 1895's and a Henry All-Weather Picatinny Rail. All very nice rifles. You can't go wrong with a 45-70, in fact that has been my favorite cartridge for over fifty years. I'd rate these new...

I've posted a link here to my review if you're interested!

I was just published again by Sporting Classics magazine with the title of the story "Hunting Plans – End of a Season". I thought it might resonate with many of the membership here and wanted to provide a link since it is after all, about hunting & life. Let me know what you think and if any...

I just got back from the range yesterday for the first time shooting a Rossi in 45 Colt. Here is a link to the review I filed. https://1895gunner.com/bulletpoints/bulletpoints-28.html

There are a couple of companies that sell safety delete kits for not a lot of money if you don't care for the cross bolt safety. They look like the same old pre-1984 Marlins when installed!

I’m hoping they’ll make more of that model as well!

Update for clarification: Should have typed the following 161'st Anniversary of the first "practical" repeating lever action rifle today (10-16-1860 to 10-16-2021)

Today (October, 16 2021) is the 161'st anniversary of the first lever action repeating rifle. Benjamin Tyler Henry received his patent on this date in 1860. The rifle that every lever action rifle since has been based upon. To say this was a big day in history is to understate the significance...

Same here, duplicates of each so I designated some for cast and the others for jacketed & solids.