That’s a good start, keep going. I have at least twice as many. Currently working on acquiring a 1915 made Winchester 1895 in 30-40 Krag and a 1894 Winchester pre 1900 in 38-55.

The Older Lever guns were stocked with nicely grained wood. I miss that in the newer carbines.

still five more lever collector's to look forward too

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Originally posted by beltfed21:
That’s a good start, keep going. I have at least twice as many. Currently working on acquiring a 1915 made Winchester 1895 in 30-40 Krag and a 1894 Winchester pre 1900 in 38-55.

Well, I got the two old Winchester’s bought. Now waiting for their delivery.

The 1895 was owned by a gentleman that got it from his grandfather who bought it during the depression. It hasn’t been shot since the 50’s. It’s in 30 US (30-40 Krag) and was made in 1915. It has a sling mounted, but it appears to be 1903 sling mounts, so probably added soon after it was acquired originally.

The 1894 Winchester was manufactured in 1896, it’s in 38-55 with a 26” octagon barrel. I don’t know the history of it, but it is an honest original 85% to 90%!

No they weren’t cheap, but I did alright on them. I’ll post pics after I get them.

I had been looking for a 30-30 lever gun about a year. I had a nice older Marlin 336 a number of years ago and should have kept it. Never owned a Winchester 1894 and when I found this nice one the other day I couldn't pass it up.

I wish I could post pictures,I can only tell you about the lever action rifles I own.
1.Marlin 1895CB .45-70 26" Octagon 9 shot tubular magazine barrel walnut stock.
2.Marlin Model 444 22" round 5 shot tubular magazine barrel and Checkered walnut stock.
3.Marlin 336 W 30-30 20" 6 shot tubular magazine.
4.Rossi 92 44 Magnum 24" Octagon 13 shot tubular magazine barrel.
5.Rossi 92 .357 Magnum 20"round stainless barrel
6.Henry H001 .22 Magnum 20" Octagon tubular magazine
7.Henry H004 GB .22 LR 20" Octagon tubular magazine.
8.BLR 30-06 5 Shot Magazine 24" round barrel.

I don’t think I could fit them all in the same picture- maybe in a pile...

Marlin 39A golden
Marlin 39M Mountie
2 Browning BL-22’s
Browning 1878 Centennial .44
Marlin 1894C .357 pre cbs
Marlin 1894CP .357 ported
Marlin 1894S .44 chopped pre cbs
Marlin 1894S .44 cbs
Marlin 1894SS .44 chopped stainless
Marlin 336 chopped 30-30
Marlin 336 smooth top Perch belly 30-30
Marlin 336 unmolested waffle top 30-30
Marlin 336 standard 30-30
Marlin 336 Texan 30-30
Winchester trapper 30-30
Marlin 1895 45-70 severely chopped
Browning BLR .308

I Think that’s all of them...

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Originally posted by beltfed21:

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Originally posted by beltfed21:
That’s a good start, keep going. I have at least twice as many. Currently working on acquiring a 1915 made Winchester 1895 in 30-40 Krag and a 1894 Winchester pre 1900 in 38-55.

Well, I got the two old Winchester’s bought. Now waiting for their delivery.

The 1895 was owned by a gentleman that got it from his grandfather who bought it during the depression. It hasn’t been shot since the 50’s. It’s in 30 US (30-40 Krag) and was made in 1915. It has a sling mounted, but it appears to be 1903 sling mounts, so probably added soon after it was acquired originally.

The 1894 Winchester was manufactured in 1896, it’s in 38-55 with a 26” octagon barrel. I don’t know the history of it, but it is an honest original 85% to 90%!

No they weren’t cheap, but I did alright on them. I’ll post pics after I get them.

beltfed21, I have a 1895 in 30 US/30-40 Krag that I have no interest in maintaining in my safe. Can you recommend a good source to evaluate it based on serial #, build date, condition, etc? Gunbroker only has one that has any current bids; all the others are priced much higher and have no bidders...so researching that way was not help.

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Originally posted by brywards:

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Originally posted by beltfed21:

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Originally posted by beltfed21:
That’s a good start, keep going. I have at least twice as many. Currently working on acquiring a 1915 made Winchester 1895 in 30-40 Krag and a 1894 Winchester pre 1900 in 38-55.

Well, I got the two old Winchester’s bought. Now waiting for their delivery.

The 1895 was owned by a gentleman that got it from his grandfather who bought it during the depression. It hasn’t been shot since the 50’s. It’s in 30 US (30-40 Krag) and was made in 1915. It has a sling mounted, but it appears to be 1903 sling mounts, so probably added soon after it was acquired originally.

The 1894 Winchester was manufactured in 1896, it’s in 38-55 with a 26” octagon barrel. I don’t know the history of it, but it is an honest original 85% to 90%!

No they weren’t cheap, but I did alright on them. I’ll post pics after I get them.

beltfed21, I have a 1895 in 30 US/30-40 Krag that I have no interest in maintaining in my safe. Can you recommend a good source to evaluate it based on serial #, build date, condition, etc? Gunbroker only has one that has any current bids; all the others are priced much higher and have no bidders...so researching that way was not help.

brywards, if you have a logon to GB you can do a search on completed auctions and look for those that have sold (check prices & condition). Or take it to your favorite local dealer for some guidance. You can do a search online for a number of sites that will give you the year of manufacture by the serial number. Condition is key to the old Winchesters.

I'm still waiting on my 1895. Should be here first part of this week (seller and his FFL holder are a little slow). I got my 1894 (1896 b-day). Wow is all I can say on that one!

Nice rifles gents! I only have this one. 1895 GBL in 45/70

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Originally posted by beltfed21:

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Originally posted by brywards:

beltfed21, I have a 1895 in 30 US/30-40 Krag that I have no interest in maintaining in my safe. Can you recommend a good source to evaluate it based on serial #, build date, condition, etc? Gunbroker only has one that has any current bids; all the others are priced much higher and have no bidders...so researching that way was not help.

brywards, if you have a logon to GB you can do a search on completed auctions and look for those that have sold (check prices & condition). Or take it to your favorite local dealer for some guidance. You can do a search online for a number of sites that will give you the year of manufacture by the serial number. Condition is key to the old Winchesters.

I'm still waiting on my 1895. Should be here first part of this week (seller and his FFL holder are a little slow). I got my 1894 (1896 b-day). Wow is all I can say on that one!

Ah - I didn't think to login and check closed auctions. Thanks for the suggestion!

Congrats on your 19th Century Winchesters! Looks like my Model 1895 30-40 was born in 1899. My Model 1894 30WCF (30-30) was born in 1897.

My list, as of now.....


Cimarron/Uberti 1866 .22lr Yellow Boy, Octagonal barrel, Very Rare for caliber
Cimarron/Uberti 1894 .38-55 SRC, Case Color frame
Ithaca 72 .22lr Saddle Gun
Ithaca 72 .22mag Saddle Gun
Marlin 39A .22lr K prefix – 1953, 90%
Marlin 39A .22lr Pre Mountie, straight stock, Rare
Marlin 336TS .30-30 18.5”, Rare
Marlin 1894CBL .45lc Limited w/checkered wood, Octagonal barrel
Marlin 1894CBL .44mag Limited w/checkered wood, Octagonal barrel
Marlin 1893CL .32-20 Classic, Half mag, rare caliber
Marlin 1895G .45-70 Guide Gun, non-ported
Marlin 1895CB .45-70 Cowboy, long barrel, Octagonal barrel
Marlin 1897CB .22lr Fancy, checkered wood, Octagonal barrel
Stoeger/Uberti 1873 .45lc Repo 1873 Win. Case Color frame
Taylors/Uberti 1866 .45lc Yellow Boy, Octagonal barrel
Winchester 1892 .32wcf 1896 Manufacture, 70%, perfect bore
Winchester 1894 .38-55 1896 Manufacture, 85%-90%, Clean shiny bore
Winchester 1895 .30-40 1915 Manufacture, condition unknown (awaiting arrival)

Nice guns, all.

I have a plain Jane, Marlin 45-70 in full rifle length. It is fun to shoot.

And I have a rifle length Marlin Cowboy in .357, which is really, really fun to shoot.

I need to get me some more lever guns. (Just finished the Longmire series too )
The only one I have now is the one my grandpa gave me.
A Winchester Nebraska Centennial model in .30-30.

Stock image but mines identical.

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Originally posted by xmod:

WANT!!!
What caliber is that chambered in?

I have always had a sweet spot for Marlin levers as well. My all time favorites are the 35Rem and 450Marlin rounds.

^^^ Wow, welcome back, Clubster.

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Originally posted by xmod:

WANT!!!
What caliber is that chambered in?

.44 Rem mag

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Originally posted by 12131:
^^^ Wow, welcome back, Clubster.

Thx and it’s been sometime.

You have a couple Marlin's i'd like to come across myself " gearhounds" a Marlin 39A Golden & Marlin 39M Mountie.