The Winchester 1894 Still Wins Against Newer Lever Actions

Above, yours truly in Barking Spider Acre with the Winchester 94.

Before I bought my Winchester 94 back in 2019, I looked at other lever-action rifles. 

While some rifles looked nice, I wasn't impressed with their workmanship and functionality. I was still a lot more interested in the Winchesters and was on the lookout for a pre-1964. 

I found one in an Albuquerque gun shop while just there browsing for something to do. I bought it as it was in very good shape, made in 1962, a .30-30 and the price was right (under $500).

These days, more people are discovering the fun the Winchester 94 and other lever guns provide. But, according to a post at MSN, there are five reasons the Winchester 94 wins against newer lever-actions.

They begin with:

Plenty of newer lever actions offer sharper machining, accessory rails, and updated finishes, but the Winchester 1894 still holds a special edge. Its appeal is not just nostalgia. From handling to heritage, this classic rifle keeps proving that old ideas can remain remarkably hard to beat.

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