Tag: Lever Action

Marlin Model 336 Collector’s Guide: JM vs REP, Rifling, and Real-World Checks

A practical, story-driven guide to reading JM vs REP barrel marks, understanding pre-safety 336s, Micro-Groove and Ballard-style rifling, and the smart checks to make before you buy.

Winchester Model 94 Collector’s Guide: Pre‑64, Angle‑Eject, Safeties, and How to Judge a Carbine

From shop‑rack surprises to walnut‑and‑blue daydreams, here’s a practical, story‑driven guide to understanding and judging Winchester Model 94 carbines new and old.

Winchester Model 1895: Browning’s Box‑Magazine Lever, Smokeless Cartridges, Russia’s Order, and What Collectors Should Know

A lever gun with a box magazine sounds strange until you shoulder a Winchester 1895. Here’s how Browning built it for smokeless, why Russia bought so many, and what to check before you buy.