And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
A lot of venison was brought home with a 30-30 lever gun. Most deer are taken within a hundred yards and the 30-30 will easily kill at ranges like that.
Perfect brush gun. The Winchester was very light, and short. Nothing against the marlin, but I never saw the reason to carry the extra weight. Back when I was in my early teens, Friend of mine still says I “stole” his buck. We were walking through a thicket, and scared up a nice 8-point. We both raised our rifles. He had a marlin in .35 Remington with a 3-9 scope. (I used to wish I could “scope” mine) I had a Winchester 94 in 30-30. His got tangled up in the briars, I didn’t. Never thought about putting a scope on a lever action again.
Speaking of Winchesters, I have my Pappy's Model 71 .348 made in 1950, his Pennsylvania deer rifle. Ammo is steep so I don't shoot it much. Like to have a 94 in 30-30.
I have a Winchester Model 1894 half octagon half magazine rifle that says "30 wcf" on it which was what 30-30 was originally called. According to the serial number it was made in 1912 and is ready to go hunting right now.
Mine's a Model 64A. 24" barrel, half-magazine, pistol grip stock. Pretty neat. My friend has a 64B (Deluxe!) that was made the same year he was born, '48. Really neat! -Elmo
My Dad left me a 100th Anniversary Winchester Model 66 lever action 30-30. Beautiful weapon with all the gold on the receiver and still in the original box. He bought it in 1967...still have the warranty paperwork! Never been fired but have the rounds for it...just in case!!
A lot of venison was brought home with a 30-30 lever gun. Most deer are taken within a hundred yards and the 30-30 will easily kill at ranges like that.
ReplyDeleteGood gun except for moose and large bears if you keep it under that 100 yards and place your shot carefully.
ReplyDeletePerfect brush gun. The Winchester was very light, and short.
ReplyDeleteNothing against the marlin, but I never saw the reason to carry the extra weight.
Back when I was in my early teens, Friend of mine still says I “stole” his buck.
We were walking through a thicket, and scared up a nice 8-point. We both raised our rifles.
He had a marlin in .35 Remington with a 3-9 scope.
(I used to wish I could “scope” mine)
I had a Winchester 94 in 30-30.
His got tangled up in the briars, I didn’t.
Never thought about putting a scope on a lever action again.
Dirty-Thirty! I acquired one made in 1970. Bluing is thin, but no rust. I also have a 94 chambered in .375WIN.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of Winchesters, I have my Pappy's Model 71 .348 made in 1950, his Pennsylvania deer rifle. Ammo is steep so I don't shoot it much. Like to have a 94 in 30-30.
ReplyDeleteI have a Winchester Model 1894 half octagon half magazine rifle that says "30 wcf" on it which was what 30-30 was originally called. According to the serial number it was made in 1912 and is ready to go hunting right now.
ReplyDeleteI had a 1920's saddle ring carbine that my Great Uncle carried on a posse to hunt John Dillinger (didn't find him).
ReplyDeletePrefer Marlin, easier on the wrist
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DeleteMine's a Model 64A. 24" barrel, half-magazine, pistol grip stock. Pretty neat.
ReplyDeleteMy friend has a 64B (Deluxe!) that was made the same year he was born, '48. Really neat!
-Elmo
My Dad left me a 100th Anniversary Winchester Model 66 lever action 30-30. Beautiful weapon with all the gold on the receiver and still in the original box. He bought it in 1967...still have the warranty paperwork! Never been fired but have the rounds for it...just in case!!
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