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[bulldog1935]

No, I don't own this one (yet) but here's one for all you "black gun" enthusiasts out there. I just read about the Mossberg 464SPX in the latest American Rifleman magazine. I couldn't help but giggle a bit when I saw the picture, and the first thing that popped into my mind was "Steampunk Tactical". Strangely enough, this odd little critter is growing on me.

I'll just take the clean levergun, thank you

we don need no stinkinga tactical

 

[Effingham]

I'll just take the clean levergun, thank you

we don need no stinkinga tactical

I so love the classics.

 

[bulldog1935]

Henry H001 is the best buy in a firearm out there, IMO - $300 for that little rifle, and it's a tack-driver.
I added the Williams FP-GR peep sight, but that was also inexpensive.

when I was first dialing in the peep sight, 4 of 6 pairs were connected shots

 

[Doublegun]

Mossberg has always been synonymous with UGLY guns. You all have seen this one before but I took this picture last week while sitting in my deer blind. Unfortunately no deer were harmed during my hunt:

 

[KilroyCD]

Henry H001 is the best buy in a firearm out there, IMO - $300 for that little rifle, and it's a tack-driver.
I added the Williams FP-GR peep sight, but that was also inexpensive.

I agree, the Henry is the best. I have the H001T Frontier Model with the octagon barrel and optional large loop lever.

 

[Oldsarge]

Henry H001 is the best buy in a firearm out there, IMO - $300 for that little rifle, and it's a tack-driver.
I added the Williams FP-GR peep sight, but that was also inexpensive.

when I was first dialing in the peep sight, 4 of 6 pairs were connected shots

There is just so much good to say about a decent peep sight and so very little bad. I've got a BSA Martini match .22 with one and as soon as I get a chance to replace the buttpad with a hook and install a palmrest it's going down to my local indoor range and become a baby Schuetzen rifle.

 

[bulldog1935]

I think I've posted this earlier on this thread, but here's the view through the Creedmoore on my 1885 (Uberti replica)
this is also through an MVA Hadley cup stopped down to the smallest aperture

spirit level in the front globe, and my favorite insert

(the buckhorns are replaced with a folding Marble's rear since this photo)
also a rimfire, I hit a dime at 75 yds with it.

Back to Henry. The company, of course, touts itself as having roots in the 1860 Henry, which is of course, not true.
Though I understand they are now working on a true 1860 replica.
The actual roots of the Henry H001 are the Irma (German) copy of the Marlin 39. Later sold as Ithaca before being purchased by the Henry start-up company.
A made in USA rifle for $300. The Ithacas sell for 50% higher as collectibles, and the Marlin 39a for over twice as much.
IMO, the Henry action is better than the Marlin - of course, that can start some fights.

 

[Stearmen]

Winchester

Do any of the new Lever rifles look as good as an original? 1886 made in 1889, 45-70. 1870 Springfield 50-70.

 

[Derek Cavin]

Very nice.

 

[bulldog1935]

Do any of the new Lever rifles look as good as an original? 1886 made in 1889, 45-70. 1870 Springfield 50-70.

of course not - that's a lovely 86 - great tiger on the stock.
They often don't really even understand case color - the point was not the color, the point was the hardness achieved.
They play with chemicals to duplicate a color effect that was very much a result of form follows function. The original case colors came from carbon pack carburizing followed by oil quenching.

the advantages to the modern replicas, though is that they're built to shoot smokeless powder.
Take .357 for example - it's a virtual twin of a .38-40, which makes it a lot of fun to shoot, economical, and a useful round in a rifle or carbine.
I can also load 180-gr .35 spitzers to 1800+ fps for this baby rolling block, and make a very effective rifle.

 

[Oldsarge]

Oh, yum! Another excellent model to imitate in some form or other.

 

[Stearmen]

I should mention, the 86 can and has taken deer and Elk out to 200 yards! Still amazing how a 123 year old rifle can shoot so well, even with anemic factory loads..

 

[bulldog1935]

I should mention, the 86 can and has taken deer and Elk out to 200 yards! Still amazing how a 123 year old rifle can shoot so well, even with anemic factory loads..

here's a friend's result on the leverguns board, firing the exceptional .38-72
http://levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44805
Kirk is a published author (great photographer - duh) and has the finest collection I know of.
He also has a very fine calendar for the new year.
http://levergunscommunity.com/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=44266

The .35 spitzer at 1800 fps from the little rolling block single gives me a flat .357 past 150 yds.

 

[Oldsarge]

I don't think I'd ever actually buy a levergun, but there is no denying their grace and nostalgic value, especially the older ones like the '86. Possibly if I ever got the opportunity to hunt moose out of a canoe in Ontario . . .

 

[The Inspector]

I finally got my dream gun. A 1980's Smith and Wesson Model 29-3 6 inch 44 magnum with wood grips. I think I will call her Mercy. I'm so happy!!

 

[BigFitz]

I finally got my dream gun. A 1980's Smith and Wesson Model 29-3 6 inch 44 magnum with wood grips. I think I will call her Mercy. I'm so happy!!

Congratulations! It's always a joy to get a gun you've been searching for. She looks good. Sadly, I sold a '60's 29-2 6 1/2" recently. You gonna update your avatar now?

 

[Interbak]

Lovely 29. You inspired me to drag my 29-2 out to the range today for some exercise.

Enjoy,

Brian

 

[DeaconKC]

A fine looker there. Those N frame S&Ws are my favorite guns.

 

[CSG]

Very nice 29! I've got two 28's (.357).

 

[Rathdown]

I don't think I'd ever actually buy a levergun, but there is no denying their grace and nostalgic value, especially the older ones like the '86. Possibly if I ever got the opportunity to hunt moose out of a canoe in Ontario . . .

I think one has to go to Pomona to shoot moose from a canoe. Or is it Riverside?