Oh yeah, the lever fever...Updated, Post #48

[Revhendo]

So, I have been looking for a lever gun for some time now. I like the '73s, was really hunting for a '92 and came across this pre-64 94.
It was on consignment at Real World Shooting in HB. The owner is a retired LB motor cop who didn't have anyone to pass the rifle on to so he's giving the proceeds to the widows and orphans fund. I'm the motor mechanic for my city and can appreciate his sentiments and the donation. I like the connection and this is a rifle I can hand down to my kids.
Sorry for the cell phone pics, I'll try and do better when I get it home. At least I didn't get MY feet in the pics.
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[pennstater]

That looks to be in very nice condition. Good find and good cause. You'll enjoy that one.

MLC

[870classic]

Welcome aboard. Great story and looks like a great rifle.

[plumbum]

Awesome story - let that beauty continue to serve!

[golfish]

Oh yeah, the lever fever...

Your screwed now, I see a .357/38sp lever gun in your future...

Good choice on the 94, that gun will out live us all.

[BOBGBA]

...At least I didn't get MY feet in the pics.

Are you sure? There's a few toes in the picture with pink toe nail polish on them.

Congrats on the new lever gun.

[hambam105]

Too bad it's in an obsolete caliber.

[Revhendo]

Thanks for the replies. I am actually pretty stoked. I hate that ten day wait, though.
And...
Bob, My wife appreciates you noticing her nails,
Golfish, Yes, still looking for a pistol caliber lever
Annnddd....
Hamy, I do feel bad about the obsolete caliber, but I'll do my best to get over it.

[200Apples]

I don't think .30-30 is an obsolete caliber (even though hambamuloid may have said that in jest) when it's still for sale everywhere you can purchase ammunition.

It's a handloader's dream with inexpensive cast bo0lits. For me, though, there's not enough range for the recoil, and I might as well use .44 Mag from a rifle. Too, I'm not enamored of the Win '94 action.

I have 7.62 X 39 in a bolt carbine, the caliber most often directly compared to the ballistics of the .30 WCF/.30-30. I have a .308 Scout rifle as well.

All of my five lever carbines are revolver caliber. Two in .357 Magnum, one in .41 Magnum and two in .44 Magnum. I handload for the .41 and .44 and soon for the .357, all in either Marlin 1894s and in Win 92 designs.

Yeehaw.

[hambam105]

Am I totally convinced that any cartridge developed 100 years ago can not possibly be any good today.

I watch television therefor I know these things.

Straight razors and straight bourbon just don't work anymore.

[Revhendo]

Am I totally convinced that any cartridge developed 100 years ago can not possibly be any good today.

I watch television therefor I know these things.

Straight razors and straight bourbon just don't work anymore.

I found the answer to your problem on the internet!
Quit shaving and switch to Scotch.

[MJB]

Nice toes!

[DueceMcGurk]

Rev, nice find and a great back story to go with it.

My favorite handgun was designed at the turn of the century and hand loads with a powder that was formulated in 1928. With that as background, I love shooting classic (some consider obsolete) weapons. Where else can you hold history in your hands?

I bought a 38 Super 1911 to make a 9mm range practice pistol. Obsolete round. While waiting for the 9mm conversion parts, I reloaded a bunch of 38 Super -- and fell in love. It makes the old 1911 a poor man's semi-auto 357 magnum. Obsolete to some is heaven to others. Less judging/labeling, more shooting.

Enjoy your lever.

[splithoof]

Beautiful classic American workhorse. I think Apples summed it up well about the caliber. Once you try it, the .30-30 (.30WCF) will stick on you. It is far from obsolete, and will continue to harvest game like it has since it's inception.
My wife has an old '92 in .25-20; while ammunition is hard to find, it's still a classic, works well, and like your rifle has an important connection.
Enjoy it, you have scored!

[Revhendo]

Thanks again everyone.
Silly question, what type of wood is the stock, and what's the best way to care for it?