Why are lever guns so popular all of a sudden? Maybe it’s because more and more Americans are living in restrictive states which drastically curtail the right to keep and bear some sort of arms. Or maybe it’s because of recent popular TV shows which show off lever-action guns left, right and center. To be honest, we think it’s because they’re outrageously fun to shoot. Whatever the reason is, there’s never been a better time to own a lever-action firearm.
Fightlite | Herring Model 2024
A lever-action rifle that uses a rotating bolt like an AR-pattern firearm, the Model 2024 uses STANAG magazines for fast and easy reloads. In addition to black, it is available in olive drab or FDE, and is also chambered in .300 BLK.
▶Full-length top rail
▶Large-loop lever
▶Threaded barrel
▶M-Lok fore-end
Specifications
Chambering: .223 Wylde
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.2 inches
Overall Length: 37.7 inches
Weight: 5 pounds, 11 ounces
MSRP: $1,699.99
(321) 242-8410 fightlite.com
Henry | Lever Action Supreme
Henry’s years of expertise with the lever-action is poured into this new gun, which has all the classic features of a Henry and uses standard AR-pattern magazines. It’s also available in .300 BLK.
▶Rubber buttpad
▶American walnut stock
▶Threaded barrel
▶Oversize-lever loop
Specifications
Caliber: 5.56 NATO
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 38.15 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 10 ounces
MSRP: $1,299
(866) 200-2354 henryusa.com
Savage | Revel DLX
Possessing simple takedown for easy stowage, this lever-action rimfire rifle will quickly become your go-to backpack rifle whether camping, hiking, boating or hitting the range.
▶Threaded muzzle
▶Stippled walnut stock
▶Oversize-lever loop
▶Rubber buttpad
Specifications
Caliber: .22 LR
Magazine Capacity: 12 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 36.5 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 1.6 ounces
MSRP: $539
(800) 370-0708 savagearms.com
Smith & Wesson | Model 1854 Stealth Hunter
Smith & Wesson adds a .357 Mag. chambering to its lever-action rifle line, allowing folks who prefer wheelguns in that caliber to have a matching carbine.
▶M-Lok fore-end
▶Oversize-lever loop
▶5/8×24 tpi threaded barrel
▶XS Sights ghost-ring rear sight
Specifications
Caliber: .357 Mag.
Magazine Capacity: 8 rounds
Barrel Length: 16.3 inches
Overall Length: 33.3 inches
Weight: 6 pounds, 8 ounces
MSRP: $1,399
(800) 331-0852 smith-wesson.com
Taylor’s & Company | TC73 9 mm Lever Action Rifle
The legendary 1873 rifle has been brought to life with modern materials, technology and quality standards. From premium steel to one-at-a-time quenching of the receivers for best case coloring, the TC73 is a fine-quality lever-action with a difference: It is chambered for the popular and readily available 9 mm cartridge.
▶Semi-buckhorn rear sight
▶Rubber buttpad
▶Threaded barrel
▶Color-case-hardened receiver
Specifications
Caliber: 9 mm
Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel Length: 18 inches
Overall Length: 37.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds, 13 ounces
MSRP: $1,999
(540) 722-2017 taylorsfirearms.com
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