Best .357 lever gun for the money?

[sling works]

The best? Browning B92. Better than original Winchester and current Winchester, far better than all the rest.

LOL
He asked for the best for the money, not the best at any price.

357 mag Brownings are scare, hardly ever one on GB or at a show. When they do appear in our wonderful Biden era, they bring north of 2k if in great shape. I'm speaking from experience as I've worked gunshows for a living for 20 years....I've maybe bought 3 in the past 10 years and sold the last one "NIB" for 2200.

The Brownings are well made and smooth. I've seen some that were better than others.

I'd have to say the best for the money is the Chiappa 1892 in 357. Beautifully made rifles. Only thing to watch for with these is the loading gate port is sometimes machined a little thin. The Alaskan is probably the best choice if you plan to hunt.

I also like the Uberti 1873 Carbines mentioned in the post above. In 357 they're a little heavier in the front as they're essentially a "heavy barrel" Uberti like most gunmakers (Including browning) turn the barrels to be 45 cal capable and bore rthem to be whatever they are making. a 44-40 or 44mag 1873 is much lighter than the 357. You also only really should shoot factory 357 loads in your 1873. Hot-rodding could lead to issues.

[kendog4570]

LOL
He asked for the best for the money, not the best at any price.

357 mag Brownings are scare, hardly ever one on GB or at a show. When they do appear in our wonderful Biden era, they bring north of 2k if in great shape. I'm speaking from experience as I've worked gunshows for a living for 20 years....I've maybe bought 3 in the past 10 years and sold the last one "NIB" for 2200.

The Brownings are well made and smooth. I've seen some that were better than others.

I'd have to say the best for the money is the Chiappa 1892 in 357. Beautifully made rifles. Only thing to watch for with these is the loading gate port is sometimes machined a little thin. The Alaskan is probably the best choice if you plan to hunt.

I also like the Uberti 1873 Carbines mentioned in the post above. In 357 they're a little heavier in the front as they're essentially a "heavy barrel" Uberti like most gunmakers (Including browning) turn the barrels to be 45 cal capable and bore rthem to be whatever they are making. a 44-40 or 44mag 1873 is much lighter than the 357. You also only really should shoot factory 357 loads in your 1873. Hot-rodding could lead to issues.

The best means the best. Cimarron and Taylor Italian(?) 92's are in the neighborhood of 1500 retail. Maybe pick them up for a little less but for a few bucks more you get the best. Our money is getting more and more worthless every day. Take your money to the store in a bushel basket, and bring home what it buys in a coin purse.
I have fixed guns for a living for the last 20 years. The quality of the materials used in the early Miroku's is superior to anything made in Italy or South America today. The Jap engineers cut less corners from the original design. None of this is evident until you get one apart.
The best 92's ever made are the early Brownings. Next come original Winchesters that haven't been bubba'd or run ragged. Then come all the rest.

[Bakerloo]

My 1873 Miroku short rifle with only a box of .38 specials down the tube is the best gun for your money...

[golfish]

That Remlin 94 I bought in 2018 is the best money I spent on a .357 lever gun. I think the sale price at Turners was $689.0. I hope, but doubt we will see the new Marlins for less then 1k any time soon.

I have a Miroku Winchester model 92 short rifle in 45L that I purchased in 2019 new for $869.00 .. that was another good buy but it's hard to catch these Mirokus. You just have to watch GB for their new releases.

[Cowboy T]

The best means the best.

And Rolls-Royces are the best cars ever made, too. They're The Best. Anyone who's ever ridden in one understands why. But not for the money; that title belongs to Honda and Toyota. For the money, a Lexus LS beats a Rolls any day...for the money. Likewise, in the sport GT market, the Corvette beats the Ferraris...for the money. And for most people, a Honda Accord really does the job well; they are very good automobiles. Not Rolls quality, obviously, but still very good.

Likewise with leverguns. On an absolute scale, you're probably correct, but Big Horn Armory would probably be the contender for the "best" now. Their leverguns start at $3K.

For the money, I'd still have to go with either a Henry Big Boy or Rossi 92. I've come to understand why people like the Big Boy now that I have one. You've got to be a little careful with OAL of the round, but for typically used bullet lengths, the Henry is a sweet li'l rifle.

[pennstater]

I have zero complaints about my two Henry's. .45 Colt and .357/38 spl.

MLC

[BOBGBA]

My 1873 Miroku short rifle with only a box of .38 specials down the tube is the best gun for your money...

Since it's never been listed in the Marketplace for sale, how can that be?

[kendog4570]

And Rolls-Royces are the best cars ever made, too. They're The Best. Anyone who's ever ridden in one understands why. But not for the money; that title belongs to Honda and Toyota. For the money, a Lexus LS beats a Rolls any day...for the money. Likewise, in the sport GT market, the Corvette beats the Ferraris...for the money. And for most people, a Honda Accord really does the job well; they are very good automobiles. Not Rolls quality, obviously, but still very good.

Likewise with leverguns. On an absolute scale, you're probably correct, but Big Horn Armory would probably be the contender for the "best" now. Their leverguns start at $3K.

For the money, I'd still have to go with either a Henry Big Boy or Rossi 92. I've come to understand why people like the Big Boy now that I have one. You've got to be a little careful with OAL of the round, but for typically used bullet lengths, the Henry is a sweet li'l rifle.

I rode in a RR once, but it was worn out long before the year I was born!

Can you imagine a lever gun designed/made by the Brits?? The folks who brought us Lucas Electrics for our cars? Knackered before you get it out of the box...
All things considered, the best lever is the one you can hit with.

[ar15barrels]

I have a Rossi 357 carbine inbound to play with.

https://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=1842519

I got notice today that it's shipping out tomorrow.
Time will tell if it's an ok one or a crappy one.