30-30's How many?

[Vaquero]

Was just curious, how many here own a 30-30?
I've owned one for most of my adult life, and
have taken more deer with it any other caliber.
Of course, it was my only CF for many years.
Now at this moment I have 5.
How about some of y'all?

Gonna drag mine out for a picture for y'all.

RP

[Mistered]

Three:
1966 Winchester Mod 94 26" 100 Year Commemorative.
1967 Winchester Mod 94 20" 'Buffalo Bill' Commemorative.
1899 Winchester Mod 94 26" 'Klondike' Sporting Rifle.

[Vaquero]

Here ya go left to right.
Is my first one,
'75 Marlin
'65 Western Field\Marlin
'67 SRC Marlin Texan
'67 Winchester Classic
'81 AE Winchester Ranger

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RP

[Mistered]

The post '64 black oxide finish on your Classic sure stands out! (I have a 1967 with the same finish)

[Vaquero]

My dad had one when I was growing up, his only grandson got his.
Looking at it and getting to hunt with I guess is what drew me to the octagon barrels & lever guns.
I have a few.

RP

[JEBar]

we have 1 30-30 .... it is a Winchester Model 94 which was manufactured in 1941... it can be seen in the picture below among my Grandfather's firearms .... other than adding studs to mount a sling, its pure stock .... smooth action ... very accurate

[Rifletom]

Vaquero, my 30-30 is the same as your Ranger AE. Mine is an '85 I believe. Love that rifle! My original lever rifle.
Sleek, easy handling and accurate. Likin' those skinny Marlins also. The newer ones seem to have a beer belly!

[Mistered]

Likin' those skinny Marlins also. The newer ones seem to have a beer belly!

For some reason the models with the 'nose cap' on the forestock as opposed to those with barrel bands are larger and fatter.
I saw one recently at a gun show where the forestock was so large it looked out of place on the rifle.

[ESquared]

Just one: the CCH Henry I picked up last fall...

[Vaquero]

Likin' those skinny Marlins also. The newer ones seem to have a beer belly!

For some reason the models with the 'nose cap' on the forestock as opposed to those with barrel bands are larger and fatter.
I saw one recently at a gun show where the forestock was so large it looked out of place on the rifle.

You mostly see them on the ones from the 50's through the late 60's.
The Marlin guys call Perch bellies.
The Western Field has that.
Speaking of the nose-cap versus the two barrel bands, a lot of people think the ones with the nose-cap are slightly more accurate.
I myself can't tell much difference.

RP

[Mistered]

The Marlin guys call Perch bellies.

Yep - I recall hearing this before!
Yea - the one I saw was from the late 50s - early 60's era.
I really like your Texan. There is a JM Texan 18.5" for sale about 6ish hours from me for $450!!
I am glad its that far away!!

[Vaquero]

The Marlin guys call Perch bellies.

Yep - I recall hearing this before!
Yea - the one I saw was from the late 50s - early 60's era.
I really like your Texan. There is a JM Texan 18.5" for sale about 6ish hours from me for $450!!
I am glad its that far away!!

That's Really good price on that one.
Paid $550 for this one 2 yrs. ago.
If I'm not mistaken those with the 18.5" were made late 80's early 90's.
Last Texan's made.

RP

[Mistered]

That's Really good price on that one.

Yep - no doubt.
It should not last long - and probably already sold!

[Ojaileveraction]

I have two 30-30s a Marlin XLR and a Zane Grey Century,
I had three but traded two for the for the xlr.
I like the end cap but the xlr is not a slim for end model.
Lov e the 336 platform.

[Henry88]

Amaze myself I've never owned a 30-30 or a Telecaster LOL

[Mags]

One. Henry H009B.

[Rifletom]

Amaze myself I've never owned a 30-30 or a Telecaster LOL

Whaaaaat!? You've never owned a Telecaster!? Blasphemy!

[Ojaileveraction]

Gibson forever.

[Rifletom]

If I ever buy a Gibson, it'll be a 339. Almost as good as a Gretsch. Which is almost as good as a Telecaster.

[Ernie]

I believe the only one I own is a Zane Grey Century.