[Alan]

What if a person was interested in owning a lever action 45 colt but has no experience with lever actions.  What purchase should that person consider?  New, used, pre, post etc. etc.

Gracias

 

[Alan]

Thanks for the feedback gents.

MT - the 22 pistola is still scheduled for the end of September (Uncle Sam check).  There is a possibility that I will be able to use the funds from selling one of my 45 colts for the rifle purchase.  The money I budgeted (that which I used to buy the Bisley) for a house project was over estimated so I may just have to use said dinero for a rifle!  The Mrs. doesn't think my logic holds water but I ain't dying of thirst neither  :biggrin:

The only problem I see with the Marlin is the cost.  As far as I know, the only 45 colt offering from Marlin is in the 1894 or 1895 Cowboy which is above and beyond my means (&#36500ish).  I sure wish Marlin sold a 20" 336 in 45 Colt...no brainer...just the way I like it :wink:

 

[Alan]

Thanks gents.

There is a big gun show coming next month that will provide the best choice and opportunity to find a 45 colt lever gun.  I'll keep my eyes peeled.

MT - prices are dependent upon availability.  Gun shops don't seem to carry the 45 colt in this area (they're all more than happy to order it for me though...from &#36500 to &#36550).  I saw one at a small gun show two weekends ago for &#36515.

 

[Alan]

Thanks MT -

It seems the further south I look, the better pricing becomes.  There's an outfit offering a new 1894 CB 45 colt for &#36430 located 2 1/2 hours south of me.  I may need to reach the CA border to hit the &#36400 mark :biggrin:  I'm in no hurry - I'll keep watching the gun shows and making phone calls.  

PS:  I love shooting the Bisley!  The only recoil that I'm feeling is with 300 gr. loads.  The back of the trigger guard pounds my middle finger.  I can lower my hand a bit to avoid the bite but then the grip (gripe) just doesn't feel right.