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New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:44 pm
by fortyshooter
Smith & Wesson has jumped in.....looks like a Henry! But I hear Henry is releasing something new today....waiting on that!
https://youtu.be/H34oQTjc6iI?si=g67MsbgHdncyF2n2
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:45 pm
by Mags
Looks like the All Weather Henry.
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:55 pm
by Vaquero
Looks like another Marlin 336 clone,
Only thing that looks Henry is the removable mag tube.
Has the same cross bolt safety as the 336 also.
I added some info in Al's thread on this same rifle, about where it originated.
RP
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:59 pm
by Vaquero
But I hear Henry is releasing something new today....waiting on that!
Hum, they need to step up QC on what they are already making first in MHO.
Seems as of late all the newer ones are getting sent back more than being serviceable.
RP
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:18 pm
by BigAl52
Probably the 360 Buckhammer in their single shot and a brass levergun version of the 360. Once again I dont understand the concentration on the straight wall caliber guns for the states with that type of restriction. They must sell more than I think they do in those states. I know a 38-55 in a SS would generate a bunch of sales. I would buy one for sure. It would be fun to have one for black powder.
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:19 pm
by BigAl52
Vaquero wrote: ↑Mon Jan 22, 2024 1:59 pm
Hum, they need to step up QC on what they are already making first in MHO.
Seems as of late all the newer ones are getting sent back more than being serviceable.
RP
I totally agree on that Randy it has become to frequent
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:26 pm
by Jdl447
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:53 pm
by Gundogblue
I wonder if the new Winchester is made by Miroku in Japan! If it is, then it’s gonna be true quality. I have a Henry Goldenboy, Bigboy, 1894 Marlin, and an 1892 Winchester made by Miroku, while all of them are really nice leeeever guns, the Miroku made Winchester is a cut above them all, the craftsman ship is amazingly good!
Paul
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 5:43 pm
by North Country Gal
I love Miroku made guns, too, but very unlikely the new Winchester is a Miroku at that suggested retail of $419. Will probably sell for even less, street price. Just guessing at this point, of course.
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2024 9:55 pm
by The Happy Kaboomer
Winchester "ranger" is made in Turkey........Where their pump shotgun is made.
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:18 am
by daytime dave
I'd say that Henry is making waves in the industry.
I also thought that the Smith and Wesson reminded me of the all weather. Winchester's new entry reminds me of the H001.
I think Henry is making others look for a slice of the pie that Henry enjoys now.
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:33 am
by North Country Gal
I agree, Dave. Lever guns remain very popular. Back when Marlin went under and was bought out by Remington, I had my doubts about the future of lever guns, but I was obviously wrong, there. Now we're even seeing tactical lever guns, so that's a sure sign younger shooters have accepted them, too. No, I won't be buying a tactical lever gun, but it's a good sign that lever guns will be around for a long time.
Yes, Henry gets credit for showing there's still a market for lever guns and the fact that they've done it with lever guns still made in the U.S. is all the more remarkable.
Re: New player in the lever rifle world.....
Posted: Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:27 pm
by Rifletom
I agree with NCG. Henry should get a lot of credit with keeping the lever action market going. And recently, Ruger also.
Henry got my interest a few years ago as Winchester's were way over priced and the Marlin's [newer] seemed to have a lot of issues.
Henry had what I wanted, .357/38 spl and .45 Colt at very reasonable prices with availability. Bingo! Haven't had any problems with those two, so Henry is what I went with and I'm glad I did. Having typed all that; I do indeed like my Win Ranger 30-30 and Marlin 39A. How about that!?