
November 7, 2015

Rick-
Apparently I prefer the rifle because I encounter more of them in higher condition. I like a carbine but I seldom buy them, other than the later models.
Mike

March 14, 2022

TXGunNut said
Rick-Apparently I prefer the rifle because I encounter more of them in higher condition. I like a carbine but I seldom buy them, other than the later models.
Mike
Yes Mike I agree there’s probably more rifles in higher condition. I certainly like a src in high condition and appeals to my hankering for the Wild West but, I would “probably” go with the octagon rifle, all things equal. I was just wondering what others thought.
Rick C

March 25, 2015

Despite the fact that octagonal barrel rifles are generally more collectable, round barrel rifles are more visually appealing to me. In my book, there’s nothing nicer looking than an original round barrel sporting rifle.
This DOM 1929 M94 Sporting Rifle is one of my favorites. Yes it’s garden variety, but it’s the first M94 I purchased so it has extra appeal. As a bonus, it was quite affordable.

March 14, 2022

tsbccut said
Despite the fact that octagonal barrel rifles are generally more collectable, round barrel rifles are more visually appealing to me. In my book, there’s nothing nicer looking than an original round barrel sporting rifle.This DOM 1929 M94 Sporting Rifle is one of my favorites. Yes it’s garden variety, but it’s the first M94 I purchased so it has extra appeal. As a bonus, it was quite affordable.
tsbccut I also concur rd bl rifles have a nice visual appeal. Maybe I should’ve said preference for standard rifles or standard src’s. I just know the values are never equal with the round barrel rifles, at least in my buying selling experiences.
Rick C

July 14, 2016

An interesting question. I probably prefer the carbines of the 1873 model as for me, they are the definition of ‘The West’. That being said, it is very hard to find carbines with special order features as opposed to the rifles. Deluxe carbines are bloody rare!
With the rifles an Octagon barrel is my preference but if its rare, anything will do!
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...

March 14, 2022

cj57 said
I just retired from PD and have always liked the working mans guns, love carbines! I have 2 police marked 94 carbines, but love all Winchesters and have more rifles then carbines, but I have a soft spot for the little ones, I guess it’s the cowboy thing.
Yes I agree cj57, the little ones lean me toward the cowboy thing also. One of each I think is the recipe.
Rick C

November 9, 2008

Rick C said
cj57 said
I just retired from PD and have always liked the working mans guns, love carbines! I have 2 police marked 94 carbines, but love all Winchesters and have more rifles then carbines, but I have a soft spot for the little ones, I guess it’s the cowboy thing.
Yes I agree cj57, the little ones lean me toward the cowboy thing also. One of each I think is the recipe.
Sounds good Rick!

July 14, 2016

cj57 said
I just retired from PD and have always liked the working mans guns, love carbines! I have 2 police marked 94 carbines, but love all Winchesters and have more rifles then carbines, but I have a soft spot for the little ones, I guess it’s the cowboy thing.
Enjoy your retirement! I still have a few years to go in it down here. I also like Police marked guns and have a couple of prison guns too. Being a serving member makes me lean towards collecting them.
Chris
A man can never have too many WINCHESTERS...

November 19, 2006

Rick C said
tsbccut said
Despite the fact that octagonal barrel rifles are generally more collectable, round barrel rifles are more visually appealing to me. In my book, there’s nothing nicer looking than an original round barrel sporting rifle.
This DOM 1929 M94 Sporting Rifle is one of my favorites. Yes it’s garden variety, but it’s the first M94 I purchased so it has extra appeal. As a bonus, it was quite affordable.
tsbccut I also concur rd bl rifles have a nice visual appeal. Maybe I should’ve said preference for standard rifles or standard src’s. I just know the values are never equal with the round barrel rifles, at least in my buying selling experiences.
I agree on the visual appeal of round barrel rifles.
My top preference is carbines. Ideally with a sling ring.

November 9, 2008

Aussie Chris said
cj57 said
I just retired from PD and have always liked the working mans guns, love carbines! I have 2 police marked 94 carbines, but love all Winchesters and have more rifles then carbines, but I have a soft spot for the little ones, I guess it’s the cowboy thing.
Enjoy your retirement! I still have a few years to go in it down here. I also like Police marked guns and have a couple of prison guns too. Being a serving member makes me lean towards collecting them.
Chris
Thank you Chris!

April 1, 2005

[email protected] said
I prefer rifles with half octagon barrels. 80+% of my collection has them.
Nothing like the balanced feel of a half-octagon, button magazine Winchester lever!

March 14, 2022

Burt Humphrey said
[email protected] said
I prefer rifles with half octagon barrels. 80+% of my collection has them.
Nothing like the balanced feel of a half-octagon, button magazine Winchester lever!
Wow I can’t argue that Burt. That one is a beauty!!
Rick C

November 7, 2015

[email protected] said
I prefer rifles with half octagon barrels. 80+% of my collection has them.
Mark-
Yes, the balance of a half-octagon barrel feels good to me as a hunting or off-hand rifle…but that wasn’t one of the choices. The balance of a half-octagon(round?) barrel is exceptional to my way of thinking but the carbine is very quick while the standard rifle is as steady as any rifle of that weight can be, especially with a rest. The gentlemen who designed these “standard” rifles and carbines were shooters, without a doubt. I’ve never understood the 28-34” barrels but I have no doubt they were excellent performers on the bench.
Mike

November 24, 2021

Mostly Saddle ring or Sling ring carbines for me(As my username would suggest) in the 1892-1894 variety and one Cody lettered 1886.
1894 Takedowns I have a sweet spot for aswell.
Also I do know the correct terminology is sling ring but I’ve known them as saddle rings ever since I was a young pup….so as we all know old habits die hard…..
Kendall
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