Mike again has put his vast knowledge and years of experience in shooting all types of lever action rifles from the old west. From shooting the originals by Winchester and Marlin, as well as the many replicas made today. It also discusses in detail reloading cartridges for many calibers that were popular in these rifles. Sights for these guns are covered. There is a section on hunting with a lever gun. An important reference book to the lever action fan. Soft bound, 8-1/2 x 11", with 200 black & white photos.
The Table of Contents includes the following:
Introduction
Basic Terms
PART ONE: THE GUNS
WINCHESTERS
The Henry & Model 1866
Model 1873
Modern Henry, Models 1866 & 1873
Model 1876
Model 1886
Modern Model 1886s
Model 1892
Modern Model 1892s
Model 1894
Model 1895 (Vintage & Modern)
MARLINS
Model 1881
Models 1888, 1889, & 1894
Modern Model 1894s
Model 1893
Model 1895 (Vintage & Modern)
PART TWO: RELOADING FOR OLD WEST LEVER GUNS
Author's Note to Readers
THE PISTOL CARTRIDGE CALIBERS
General Comments
.25-20
.32 WCF (.32-20)
.38 Special
.357 Magnum
.38 WCF (.38-40)
.44 Magnum
.44 WCF (.44-40)
.45 Colt
WINCHESTER MODEL 1876 CALIBERS
General Comments
.40-60 WCF
.45-60 WCF
.45-75 WCF
.50-95 WCF
WINCHESTER MODEL 1886 & MARLIN MODEL 1895 CALIBERS
General Comments
.33 WCF
.38-56 WCF
.40-65 WCF (.40-60 Marlin)
.40-82 WCF
.45-70 Gov't
.45-90 WCF
.50-110
WINCHESTER MODEL 1894 & MARLIN MODEL 1893 CALIBERS
