Need advice on lever action rifle 357 Mag, 44 Mag, 45 colt

[IraIII]

I am looking for companion lever action rifles to match my revolvers. I found a shop that has two .357 levers as new but used, a browning B92, and a Winchester. Browning has no safety made about 1985, Winchester has tang safety so newer than 2003. Price is about the same which to get? Another question is I want to pair a 45 colt Ruger Redhawk and would like to stay with same manufacturer for the rifle if possible. Winchester makes 45 colt Browning does not but is available in 44 Mag.
The Browning is scarcer 357 only made for about 5 years, but is not drilled and tapped for possible scope mounting, but not planning on scope now.
I can get about two Rossi for the price of the Browning or the Winchester, but you get what you pay for generally.
Which to buy, and why, also any range reports on similar arms.

 

[NY Leatherneck]

How about looking at the Henry Big Boy Carbine?

 

[dsdmmat]

I have the Henry Big Boy in 357 Magnum. It is definately worth a look.

 

[IraIII]

The Henry is a well made rifle at a good price point, but I do not want to insert cartridges through the tube, I think I prefer the receiver feed, the Henry is also heavier than I want. I also do not want an octagon barrel prefer a round barrel.

 

[Podmonkey]

Get a Winnie 94 trapper off gunbroker, if you can find one.

 

[Darth]

I have the Henry Big Boy in 357 Magnum. It is definately worth a look.

I want one of those Big Boys in 45-70, in the stainless all weather finish.

Here it is in 357:

 

[Uninformed and Compliant]

The Winchester 1873 is now made by Miroku out of Japan, and does not have a tang safety. It does have an interlock to stop firing unless in battery, and also has the normal half-cock. Fit/finish is excellent. Top eject, ambi, adjustable springs, good trigger.

Not so heavy that you get tired while holding it, but heavy enough that the recoil doesn't take you off target when you mag dump. If you're looking for a .357, this one's a no brainer if the cost is acceptable. Uberti's version is ok as an alternative, but is slightly different and doesn't have the Winchester name on it. Ubterti's sometimes need to be slicked up a bit. The Winchester just needs the springs to wear in, but both are great once you get them going.

Winchester Model 1873 Cowboy Rifle - New Gun Review - GunsAmerica Digest
https://www.gunsamerica.com/blog/winchester-model-1873-cowboy-rifle-new-gun-review/
Henry's action is hard to go wrong with, if you can tolerate loading the tube. I find the tube to be fine for a .22 at the range, but not so fine for anything more.

 

[kev74]

I've got the Rossi in 357. After a little smoothing of the innards, the action is buttery smooth.

 

[Bananabandit]

I want one of those Big Boys in 45-70, in the stainless all weather finish.

Here it is in 357:

Now I want the 45 70 bfrw

 

[NY Leatherneck]

Even though the tube feed is not what your looking for Henry has SOLID customer support from my own QC experience with them. Ironically, I got an invitation email from them to a live facebook chat with the company president tonight at 8pm.

 

[thegatman]

Henry has my vote.

 

[Deplorable Me]

Give me a side loading port! Reload on the fly.

 

[Criticalt]

Im no help but I have Henrys in .357, 45LC and 45-70.
They are all fantastic but as you mention, they are a bit heavy.
The 45-70 is a brusier......literally.

 

[IraIII]

Thanks for all the replies haven't decided on what to buy yet but decided to wait and check out other options so purchase is on hold for now

 

[Bananabandit]

Thanks for all the replies haven't decided on what to buy yet but decided to wait and check out other options so purchase is on hold for now

Most ridiculous post of 2017

 

[kev74]

Most ridiculous post of 2017

Not even close!

 

[IraIII]

Actually not sure which rifle brand to buy and recently bought a shield 9 mm $289 minus a $75 dollar rebate, and found a S&W model 65 lady smith 3 inch 357 so funds are low but I am a ridiculous kinda guy

 

[Phauxtoe]

just in TIME!

 

[RugerGP]

I've got the Rossi in 357. After a little smoothing of the innards, the action is buttery smooth.

Same here. I have the Rossi 92 .357 mag. Smoothed out some parts and it is a very slick and smooth action. I would recommend.

 

[thegatman]

Henry in 308 baby.

 

[kev74]

Henry in 308 baby.

Good luck with those pointy bullets in the tube!

 

[Trauma47645]

Good luck with those pointy bullets in the tube!

Umm its Box Magazine fed, not tube...


But marlin 1894 or 1895 for the win

 

[kev74]

Umm its Box Magazine fed, not tube...


But marlin 1894 or 1895 for the win

Kev learned something new today!

Damn you for adding on to my want list!!!

 

[Trauma47645]

Kev learned something new today!

Damn you for adding on to my want list!!!

Its the "Long Ranger" model..

Comes in .223, .243, and .308

 

[MoMan]

I have a Rossi 92, in 45lc, I slicked it up, and it's a nice shooter now. I would not hesitate to buy another Rossi 92.

 

[Vapor]

My vote would be a Brazztech.

 

[Doc8404]

357 model so you can feed it 38s

 

[Celt]

Im holding out for a marlin 1894P in 44mag (16" barrel) as a companion for my ruger srh alaskan.

 

[Trauma47645]

Im holding out for a marlin 1894P in 44mag (16" barrel) as a companion for my ruger srh alaskan.

I bought a JM stamped one a couple weeks ago

 

[Celt]

I bought a JM stamped one a couple weeks ago

What did it run you, about 900?

I considered buying some other rifles just to fill that Niche that I want, but I've decided it's worth waiting till I can afford the one I really want.