Mojave Lever Crew - Roll Call!

[pennstater]

Originally Posted by BOBGBA

Once you start reading these MLC threads, you're infected and there is no cure!

You can try and go cold turkey, by refusing to read any more MLC posts, but it won't last. The addiction takes root fast and the roots go to deep.

There is no escaping this lever affliction.

And this is exactly why BOBGBA is in! He gets it! We have an enabler. You inductees best be aware!

MLC

[Killer Bee]

can y'all please speak s l o w l y and use small words for the sailor?

where is the event and when? or is it still being scheduled?

or is this a roll call for those interested in the future?

do I have to do things that I did in the navy that I swore I wouldn't do anymore?

I have a few levers, my favorites are my dad's old marlins and my favorite modern levers are mag fed for pointy bullets

dad's 336 is the only gunstock on a firearm we have that was carved by grandpa.. he carved for Reinhart Fajen 60-80's

50's 336 30-30
50's 39a
71 BLR .243 Belgian
71 BLR .308 Belgian
71 94 30-30
71 88 .308
71 336 30-30
80's BLR 81 .308
2 golden boys, each with kids initials and birthdate serials.

I have pictures of some;



also have the matching model 100

[pennstater]

Oh-oh! Here's another one with a 50's era 39A! Apple's, you seeing this?

MLC

[BOBGBA]

Originally Posted by pennstater

...BOBGBA is...an enabler. You inductees best be aware!

MLC

Yep! That's why I like to provide links to items that are available and easy to review. I'd hate for you guys to miss out on something you want.

If I'm going down with lever fever, I want to make sure that I'm not alone.

[200Apples]

pennstater

Oh-oh! Here's another one with a 50's era 39A! Apple's, you seeing this?

MLC

Oh yes I am! And, Killer Bee, consider yourself not only a brand new member of the Mojave Lever Crew, but by your collection's attributes alone! you are in line for a possible promotion.




No, we do not have any events scheduled; never really have. We will gather someday soon to shoot, but we should do it in small groups until we hear the sound of the ALL CLEAR.

Look, this is all Tom's fault (pennstater). It was he that accidentally coined the term.

It is golfish's fault for showing Tom and I the location of the original shoot.

It's my fault for getting so damned carried away! with my pontificating style of posting...

And IT'S BOB'S FAULT! that I may spend money on another! lever carbine within the next 90 days...

Eh, who am I kidding... I would probably do it anyway. But it's still Bob's fault.

[DueceMcGurk]

Killer,
That is a wonderful collection. Those BLR's are stellar. Hope to see you in person at a shoot (when this pandemic thing is over).

Don't let Penn hold your 39A. He will drool all over it. lol

Welcome!

[200Apples]

You know who else might join us? SkyHawk. He is an appreciator of the color case-hardened receiver, the lever action, the single-action rotating pistol...

SkyHawk? Do you copy?


*aircraft noises*

[Den60]

Originally Posted by bergmen

That would be the exact one! Pistol grip stock, 20" barrel.

Dan

I'll have to post a picture of mine when I get home. I thought the action of a Henry was nice and then saw the Taylor in the local Turner's and got to handle that. The action and having a side gate sold me.

[pennstater]

Post's #45 & 46 is why I'm here fellas! This thing with these older 39A's is getting, uh, well, intriguing! Better get mine out of the safe and have a drool, err, I mean a beer!

MLC

[Full Clip]

Can I get in with just this? I'm a simple man on a budget.

Attachment 896482

[Den60]

[200Apples]

Full Clip

Can I get in with just this? I'm a simple man on a budget.

Attachment 896482

Ab-so-frickin-lutely! That's a Marlin 1894 CST (.357 Magnum) and a more-elegant .357 lever gun is hard to find. You have superb taste, sir.

(Did you complete your move out of State? yet, FC)

Welcome aboard!

[200Apples]

Den60, that Model 1873 is wonderful. We'd call it quite fancy, but in a good way. Not "fancy" in the way of some of the "Commemorative" lever rifles marketed over the years.


Full Clip, I removed the factory-installed picatinny rail on my 1894 SBL (.44 Magnum) after I had seen an 1894 CST like yours.

IMG_1268.jpg

16.5" Marlin 1894 SBL shown here under an 18.5" Marlin 1895 GS

I liked the shorter front XS sight post so I ordered one from XS Sight Systems. I had to trim the bottom of the ghost ring stud .050" once it's pedestal was mounted on the receiver (instead of where it was, on top of the rear of the pic rail). I had a blued dovetail blank handy, and tapped it into the rear buckhorns' dovetail.

[bergmen]

Originally Posted by pennstater

Post's #45 & 46 is why I'm here fellas! This thing with these older 39A's is getting, uh, well, intriguing! Better get mine out of the safe and have a drool, err, I mean a beer!

MLC

Mine's not that old, I bought it new in 1977 (for $127.00). They had a sale on them so I jumped on it. I had to go through 3 rifles before I found one I could work with, the actions were terrible.

A few years ago I had my local 'smith do a makeover on it. He found a checkered walnut stock, hand rubbed it and fit it to the action. He also sent all of the steel parts out to an outfit in Idaho to be polished and deep blued. The receiver has a mirror finish on both sides. Years ago I had removed the lever and trigger and rounded the edges like they do on the 336. Those parts were hard as a rock, it took me forever. I had the trigger 24ct gold plated. I smoothed up the action and fine tuned the trigger.

My pride and joy.

Dan

[RayPDA]

You guys are making it hard to fight the urge to just buy another lever; but I’m on day 14 of dros for my Smith 57 and 7 for the marlin 39a. And old savage 24c. Serial I think puts the 39 around the early 50s.

Action felt crisp yet butter-like. I can’t wait to try it out...

[Den60]

Originally Posted by 200Apples

Den60, that Model 1873 is wonderful. We'd call it quite fancy, but in a good way. Not "fancy" in the way of some of the "Commemorative" lever rifles marketed over the years.


Full Clip, I removed the factory-installed picatinny rail on my 1894 SBL (.44 Magnum) after I had seen an 1894 CST like yours.

Attachment 896497

16.5" Marlin 1894 SBL shown here under an 18.5" Marlin 1895 GS

I liked the shorter front XS sight post so I ordered one from XS Sight Systems. I had to trim the bottom of the ghost ring stud .050" once it's pedestal was mounted on the receiver (instead of where it was, on top of the rear of the pic rail). I had a blued dovetail blank handy, and tapped it into the rear buckhorns' dovetail.

Quite simply, it is beautiful. Wonderful action and easy on the eyes. I wish I could say that about my two ex wives.

[DueceMcGurk]

Clip, your CST is a great looking lever. Bet it shoots great too.

"Come on down" you are the next MLC associate!

[200Apples]

Quite simply, it is beautiful.

That is is.

I’m on day 14 of dros for my Smith 57...

wait... wut?

A .41 S&W? -and- a Model 39A?

Oh, that's it. You're FIRED.

[BOBGBA]

Originally Posted by Den60

Quite simply, it is beautiful. Wonderful action and easy on the eyes. I wish I could say that about my two ex wives.

It's more important to say it about the current one.

Originally Posted by 200Apples

...A .41 S&W? -and- a Model 39A?

Oh, that's it. You're FIRED.

That's why I only tell 99.5% of the story!

[Den60]

Originally Posted by BOBGBA

It's more important to say it about the current one.



That's why I only tell 99.5% of the story!

There will never be another current one.

[wolfmann]

UPDATE.
DAY 10.
RELEASED.
Along with the Shield I bought the same day.
Cleaning her up right now.
Im gona have a good night.

[RayPDA]

Nice - congrats!

Sadly I’m now on day 15/8. Wonder if I’ll get a release on day 10 of the 39 (making the .41 17 days... :/)

Let’s see that cadet😀

[wolfmann]

Cleaned up real good last night now today is takedown day as there are a few internals that have a touch of rust.Butt stock has only one small dent/gash that I think I can fix but no big deal.it has been opened up before from what I can see but no buggered screws,trigger is a bit heavy and has some really loose play in it before lock up dont know if this normal or not.
Gotta say this is a purdy rifle,one day I will have to learn to take pics and post them.

[Full Clip]

Originally Posted by 200Apples

Ab-so-frickin-lutely! That's a Marlin 1894 CST (.357 Magnum) and a more-elegant .357 lever gun is hard to find. You have superb taste, sir.
(Did you complete your move out of State? yet, FC)
Welcome aboard!

Ha — I could only afford one, so I leaned for the best I could get in a caliber I would not mind shooting. Also, I wanted a companion piece for my SW 686 SSR.

The move is delayed a bit for obvious reasons, and we are now looking at a staged three-year plan. But Winter of 2023 is the proposed departure for setting up in North Carolina and Dominican Republic. This will follow some time spent improving the DR property. But we won't start building house there until be are outta CA and living in NC.

[Epaphroditus]

Me and the kids were shooting the R92 in the backyard (yup, we got a rifle range) and they love it! This is going to be a problem since they like shooting the R92 more than their custom built 10/22's. 38spl and 357 will never be cheaper than 22lr.

I've created some monsters!

[SkyHawk]

Carve me in!

[200Apples]

Holy Toledo! Ohio, SkyHawk. Yer name wuz a-posted! We wuz awaitin' on ya...

And crikey! Hairball! That's an outstanding collection!

Welcome aboard, sirs SkyHawk and Hairball!

[inyocountymark]

I wouldn't mind joining...I have several lever actions...one of which is a marlin 45 70......I have no way currently to post pic...thank you

Roger on Gunsmoke......two 45 70's Henry & Marlin, one Stoeger ubertti 45 LC and 1 Winchester saddle ring 30 30...I'll be able to send possibly tomorrow
Thank You for the Welcome

[200Apples]

Hairball

Thanks, right now I’m looking for a Colt single-action revolver.

Can't argue with that. If you find one in .44 Special... and prefer a different chambering, please, let me know!

For those who won't pay the asking price to enter the Colt SAA club, there's always the excellent! Ruger *New Vaquero*.



Welcome aboard! inyo Mark!

(if you like you might email us a photo and we'll post it for you until you have what you need)

Time for another episode of Gunsmoke. G'night, fellers!

[DueceMcGurk]

Hair,
Nice levers. New Vaquero (now just called the Vaquero) is a top choice in CASS. Excellent single action shooter. Strong, reliable, easy to mod.

[saudadeii]

My '59 M94. My father's, then mine since new.

M94 small.jpg

[Preston-CLB]

Some real nice looking levers you guys have!

I hate you! You bums are really trying to get me to buy one, aren't you. I gotta say, I am intrigued, so one day I'll be asking for recommendations; not yet, though--money is tight at the moment.

It's really nice to see a group that is not into the tacti-cool, Gucci guns. I do own a stock G17 for SD/HD, but my others are a Single Six, and a wood stocked Savage .223 bolt.

A lever is in my future: I can feel it. Uh Oh.
--P

[Calif Hunter]

Originally Posted by 200Apples

Can't argue with that. If you find one in .44 Special... and prefer a different chambering, please, let me know!

For those who won't pay the asking price to enter the Colt SAA club, there's always the excellent! Ruger *New Vaquero*.

Not a Colt or Ruger, but these are not bad guns -

https://www.proxibid.com/20AT-4-GREA...ation/53126806

I need to stay away from these auctions - some really cool guns go for pretty good prices....I bought a Ruger old model Blackhawk from them before for about $300 all included.

[pennstater]

Originally Posted by Preston-CLB

Some real nice looking levers you guys have!

I hate you! You bums are really trying to get me to buy one, aren't you. I gotta say, I am intrigued, so one day I'll be asking for recommendations; not yet, though--money is tight at the moment.

It's really nice to see a group that is not into the tacti-cool, Gucci guns. I do own a stock G17 for SD/HD, but my others are a Single Six, and a wood stocked Savage .223 bolt.

A lever is in my future: I can feel it. Uh Oh.
--P

I'm going to send BOBGBA your way. He is our Chief Enabler here. He'll have you lookiing for a lever gun before the sun sets! Stand by!

MLC

[200Apples]

Not a Colt or Ruger, but these are not bad guns...

No, they're not!

Dagnabbit! How!? am I supposed to save any money if you fellers keep postin' these great firearms all the time!

[glassparman]

I'm in Mojave direct. Out off Backus road. How can I join this reckless crew? Got me an 1896 Winny in .30 wcf that i'm a itchin to shoot again.

-Mike

[BOBGBA]

Originally Posted by pennstater

I'm going to send BOBGBA your way. He is our Chief Enabler here. He'll have you lookiing for a lever gun before the sun sets! Stand by!

MLC

This forum can be a dangerous place for you wallet. Sometimes, if I get a whiff of what you're interested in (brand, caliber, etc.) I might just start looking for you and post a link!

[pennstater]

Ha!! What did I tell you! Here it comes!

MLC

[200Apples]

glassparman

I'm in Mojave direct. Out off Backus road. How can I join this reckless crew? Got me an 1896 Winny in .30 wcf that i'm a itchin to shoot again.

-Mike

Mike/glassparman, we have heard from you before, and, my bad! You may have been one of the early candidates I wanted to add once I'd comprised a written list. My apologies for not already having you on our illustrious roster. You are now added. Welcome to the MLC! Keep an eye out for future threads regarding sessions of lead-chuckin'!

[jimmykan]

Is there a meet-up planned in the near future?