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| Above, a Winchester 94 on display at the Cody Firearms Museum. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Lever-action rifles have become quite popular these past few years. So much so that manufacturers have been introducing new ones.
Not all firearms are created equal. Some perform better than others. This also includes lever-action rifles.
MSN has posted a slideshow article on 10 lever-actions that should be reliable, but aren't.
The Winchester 94 made the list, but it isn't the pre-64 ones nor the ones that came out before modifications were made for accommodating scopes. (Hint-hint!)
The slideshow begins with:
Lever-actions are supposed to be the dependable workhorses of the rifle world. Simple, slick, and proven over time—that’s the reputation they carry. But not every lever-gun lives up to that image. Some are finicky with ammo, others jam more than they should, and a few have parts that just don’t hold up. Whether it’s poor build quality or overcomplicated design, these lever-actions have let more than a few folks down when they needed them most. Here are ten that seem reliable on paper—but disappoint in the real world.
To see what they are, go here.
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