is the 1895 Winchester. While not thought of as a "Western" or "Cowboy" gun they were historically significant. They were used significantly in Africa, by more than the Teddy Expedition, as well as Osa and Martin Johnson up in the 20's and 30's. I saw reference to documented use in South America (the 1892 was always popular there too) as well as several early Artic expeditions.
The calibers I saw most referenced were the .405 (a literal cannon in the day by domestic sporting standards), .35 Winchester, and .38-72 (Unknown Grandaddy of Gary's .378 GNR). Perry also used the 1892 as did Josephine Perry (I think) the first woman Arctic Explorer of note.
https://arcticcollections.bowdoin.edu/objects-1/info/15600?sort=0
https://hackaday.com/2019/10/29/josephine-peary-first-lady-of-the-arctic/
It's interesting that Winchester lever guns were a mainstay of early exploring. I've read of some Savage 1899's (terribly ignored as "classic" leverguns) being used too.
Looking forward to the articles.
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LIKE CLASSIC LEVERGUNS?
- JT, 2022-08-01, 07:03
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One of the Classics you rarely hear about
- WB, 2022-08-01, 09:11
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MINE IS .30-40 KRAG (nm)
- JT, 2022-08-01, 10:13
- As is mine (nm) - IC, 2022-08-01, 13:53
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On many expeditions you see the 1895 Win listed as .30 cal.
- WB, 2022-08-01, 10:30
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Roosevelt brought a 1903 Springfield in 30-03. (nm)
- Gary Reeder, 2022-08-01, 12:01
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What were the differences, RN bullet of the .30/40? (nm)
- WB, 2022-08-01, 13:35
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the 30-40 was rimmed and was known to cause some feeding
- Gary Reeder, 2022-08-01, 14:16
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.30-06-an old outdated cartridge that is never a bad choice. (nm)
- Jim Taylor, 2022-08-02, 08:27
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Elmer said it was too weak for elk.
- WB, 2022-08-02, 10:06
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I guess all the bull elk, Watusi bulls, Bison bulls, Yak
- Gary Reeder, 2022-08-02, 14:32
- THE MOST IMPORTANT THREE ARE - JT, 2022-08-06, 07:13
- Not all of Elmer's opinions were perfect (nm) - IC, 2022-08-02, 11:55
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I guess all the bull elk, Watusi bulls, Bison bulls, Yak
- Gary Reeder, 2022-08-02, 14:32
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Elmer said it was too weak for elk.
- WB, 2022-08-02, 10:06
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.30-06-an old outdated cartridge that is never a bad choice. (nm)
- Jim Taylor, 2022-08-02, 08:27
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the 30-40 was rimmed and was known to cause some feeding
- Gary Reeder, 2022-08-01, 14:16
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What were the differences, RN bullet of the .30/40? (nm)
- WB, 2022-08-01, 13:35
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Roosevelt brought a 1903 Springfield in 30-03. (nm)
- Gary Reeder, 2022-08-01, 12:01
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MINE IS .30-40 KRAG (nm)
- JT, 2022-08-01, 10:13
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One of the Classics you rarely hear about
- WB, 2022-08-01, 09:11