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Winchester Lever Action

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  • 13-10-2011 4:57pm
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    jh_bond
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    Hi guys,

    Just wondering if anyone has or knows of anyone with a Winchester Lever Action 1886 rifle who might be thinking of selling. I think it only comes in a 45-70 calibre (restricted I know).

    I saw a nice one recently and I really want to get one!

    Oh and I just went on to the Winchester Website...I quite like the 1894 too!
    Cheers,

    Joe
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    diveshark
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    There's one in crescent sports in monkstown!;)


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    jh_bond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭jh_bond


    Thanks DiveShark....but its not for sale! :)


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    Bananaman
    Registered Users Posts: 1,641 ✭✭✭Bananaman


    Quite a few Marlin 1894s about, chambered in .38/.357

    B'Man


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    juice1304
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    going to buy a win1894 tomorrow:p:D:D 30/30win:cool:
    in the uk though.


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    rowa
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    Have you tried the dealers in the north ? Also ask on the vcrai site you might get a bite there.


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    deerhunter1
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    Bananaman wrote: »
    Quite a few Marlin 1894s about, chambered in .38/.357

    B'Man

    Can you shoot deer with it (Legally):rolleyes:


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    It wasn't me!
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    deerhunter1 wrote: »
    Can you shoot deer with it (Legally):rolleyes:

    Not with the .38/357. The .45-70 would be legal for it though.


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    juice1304
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    you can also shoot deer with the 30/30win.


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    rowa
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    juice1304 wrote: »
    you can also shoot deer with the 30/30win.

    Neil mcveigh in crescent sports told me he has sold a lot of .30/30 lever actions to deer shooters , so he can he can get them.


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    Sandy22
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    Does it have to be original?

    Here's quite a pretty "official" repro. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=3267647


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    Hibrion
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    If it's for use in Ireland I'd advise going for a 30/30. If you want to scope it try a Marlin 336. If you don't I strongly suggest an 1894.


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    Tackleberrywho
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    jh_bond wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Just wondering if anyone has or knows of anyone with a Winchester Lever Action 1886 rifle who might be thinking of selling. I think it only comes in a 45-70 calibre (restricted I know).

    I saw a nice one recently and I really want to get one!

    Oh and I just went on to the Winchester Website...I quite like the 1894 too!
    Cheers,

    Joe

    I'd go .30/30 and have unrestricted rifle and ammo. Very hard to consistantly source restricted ammo.

    You could shoot deer with it too.
    Restricted firearms cab be a PITA and require additional security arrangements.

    I'd go all out and get a brass plated action too.


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    jh_bond
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10 ✭jh_bond


    Thanks to all...Im thinking I might go for the Winchester 1894 "High Grade" in a 30/30 :)


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    rowa
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    Are they still available ? I thought winchester went wallop a few years ago and browning only took over manufacture of certain models.


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    rowa
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YZQb8fFSk4&feature=youtube_gdata_player


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