Big Horn Armory Model 89
Notes: Big Horn
Armory makes replicas of Old-West-type lever action rifles, though their
replicas are not necessarily mark-by-mark replicas.
The Model 89 has the appearance of a deluxe firearm, with the wood being
deeply and richly finished and with an excellent wood grain tone.
Though the appearance is “old school,” the construction and manufacturing
methods are all-modern, including metalwork of 17-4 satin-finished stainless
steel, precision-machined with the help of computers and using the latest CNC
technology. The stock is of
select-grade black American walnut, with a one-inch-thick rubber recoil pad; the
stock has a pistol-grip wrist. The
stock’s finish uses a weatherproof synthetic material.
Checkering for the pistol grip wrist and fore-end are optional. Sights
consist of an aperture rear and post front sight, though it is not normally
drilled and tapped for a scope. The lever and trigger guard are large to allow
easy operation even when the shooter is wearing heavy gloves.
The rifle uses a half-length tubular magazine; the carbine has a
full-length tubular magazine, so the carbine actually has a greater magazine
capacity. The Rifle uses a 22-inch
barrel; the carbine an 18-inch barrel; and the Trapper a 16-inch barrel.
And speaking of
the Trapper, it has several other differences from the Rifle and and Carbine.
The Trapper has a target crown at the muzzle.
It uses laminated standard-grade American Black Walnut instead of
higher-grade walnut. The controls’
finishes are case color hardened, while the bulk of the receiver is matte
stainless. Like the carbine, the
tubular magazine is full-length and is actually larger than the Rifle’s
magazine.
Big Horn Armory
based the Model 89 not on one, but several Winchester rifles of the past; the
external part of the action is based primarily on the Winchester Model 1886,
while internally, it’s primary base is the Winchester 1892 action.
(Since the Winchester Model 1892 was based on the Winchester 1886, this
is not as much of a leap that it might sound.) The combination of these two,
along with modern metallurgy and manufacturing methods, makes the Model 89
action on of the most solid lever-actions found today.
In fact, the major lifting was done when adapting the action to the hot
Magnum cartridges desired.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 89 Rifle |
.500 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
3.57 kg |
5 Tubular |
$1399 |
Model 89 Carbine |
.500 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
3.46 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1359 |
Model 89 Trapper |
.500 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
3.46 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1340 |
Model 89A Rifle |
.500 Linebaugh |
3.69 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1342 |
Model 89A Carbine |
.500 Linebaugh |
3.55 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1301 |
Model 89A Trapper |
.500 Linebaugh |
3.4 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1281 |
Model 89B Rifle |
.475 Linebaugh |
3.69 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1237 |
Model 89B Carbine |
.475 Linebaugh |
3.55 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1176 |
Model 89B Trapper |
.475 Linebaugh |
3.4 kg |
7 Tubular |
$1156 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 89 Rifle |
LA |
5 |
1-2-3 |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
82 |
Model 89 Carbine |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
64 |
Model 89 Trapper |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
4 |
Nil |
54 |
Model 89A Rifle |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
77 |
Model 89A Carbine |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
63 |
Model 89A Trapper |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
4 |
Nil |
53 |
Model 89B Rifle |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
79 |
Model 89B Carbine |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
63 |
Model 89B Trapper |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
53 |
Big Horn Armory Model 90
Notes: Greg
Buchel of Big Horn Armory was happy with the Model 89 and it’s subtypes – sort
of. He wasn’t happy with the
barrel, wanted to try different barrel lengths using a tapered barrel, and a
blend of the Browning 1886 and Browning 1892 actions instead of using Winchester
Rifles as a base. And he wanted to try new calibers from those on the Model 89.
Externally, the
Mosel 90 is based on the Model 1886 externally and the Model 1892 internally,
with a few Buchel tweaks. The
entire exterior of the action is of brushed stainless, and the stock is of
satin-laminated American Black Oak with a checkered wrist and fore end.
The stock’s laminate finish may be gray or brown; one can also bet
fancy-grade walnut. The Model 90 can also be had with an action and barrel in
Hunter Black, or an action in color Case Hardened with a matte Stainless Barrel.
The tubular magazine is enclosed by the fore end except for the opening at the
front of the foregrip under the barrel.
Barrels, as stated above, are tapered, and come in a 22-inch barrel, a
standard 18-inch barrel, and a 16-inch carbine (which Big Horn Armory calls the
Trapper model). Barrels are generally equipped with a target crown. The stock
has a semi-pistol grip and the butt has a one-inch rubber recoil pad.
Rear sights and may be in the standard position and with a standard leaf
sight, but may also be had with sights in the scout position.
The front sight may use a fiberoptic tube if desired.
The drilling and tapping are for a Leupold Delta Point sight base, SIG
Romeo1, or a Trijicon RMR mount.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Model 90 Rifle |
.460 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1304 |
Model 90 Carbine |
.460 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1258 |
Model 90 Trapper |
.460 Smith & Wesson Magnum |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1241 |
Model 90A Rifle |
.454 Casull |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1074 |
Model 90A Carbine |
.454 Casull |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1032 |
Model 90A Trapper |
.454 Casull |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1011 |
Model 90B Rifle |
.45 Long Colt |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1025 |
Model 90B Carbine |
.45 Long Colt |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$983 |
Model 90B Trapper |
.45 Long Colt |
3.68 kg |
6 Tubular |
$962 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Model 90 Rifle |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
89 |
Model 90 Carbine |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
64 |
Model 90 Trapper |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
56 |
Model 90A Rifle |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
79 |
Model 90A Carbine |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
64 |
Model 90A Trapper |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
55 |
Model 90B Rifle |
LA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
77 |
Model 90B Carbine |
LA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
62 |
Model 90B Trapper |
LA |
3 |
1-1-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
55 |
Chaparral Winchester Reproductions
Notes: Chaparral
Arms is a company that specializes in reproductions of Old West firearms, like
the Winchester 1873. Chaparral’s
Winchester 1873 is a very accurate reproduction, though chamberings are
sometimes different than the original.
It is also able to fire both modern propellant and blackpowder loads.
Chaparral’s Winchester 1873 is made in rifle, short rifle and carbine
versions; the barrels of the rifle and short rifle are heavy octagonal, while
the carbine barrel is round and blued.
The rifles have 24.25-inch barrels, the short rifles have 20-inch
barrels, while the carbines use 19-inch barrels.
The barrels and magazine tubes are blued; the rest of the metalwork is
color case-hardened. The wooden
stock has a sharply curved butt.
The hammer is exposed.
The Chaparral
Winchester 1866 is essentially the same as the 1873 in game terms, but has
several differences in design. The
drop of the stock is more pronounced, the metalwork is finished in blue for the
barrel and brass for the rest of the metalwork.
The lever loop is smaller, and the sights are a bit different.
For game purposes, however, the 1866 is identical to the 1873.
The Chaparral
Winchester 1876 is quite different in design and chambering than the 1873 or
1866. It is a reproduction of the
Winchester 1876, also called the Centennial Model, and is sort of a larger
version of the 1873, designed for longer, more powerful cartridges.
Versions include the NWMP Carbine, with a 22-inch round barrel and a near
full-length stock (little more than the muzzle peeks out of the fore-end).
The 1876 Rifle comes in versions with 28, 26, or 22-inch heavy octagonal
barrels (so the 22-inch version is technically a carbine, though it is called a
rifle on the Chaparral site). The
rifles have blued barrels and tube magazines and color-case-hardened metalwork,
while on the NWMP Carbine, the metalwork is all-blued.
All have a saddle ring attached.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
1873 Rifle |
.357 Magnum |
3.72 kg |
13 Tubular |
$724 |
1873 Rifle |
.38 Special |
3.72 kg |
13 Tubular |
$679 |
1873 Rifle |
.45 Long Colt |
3.72 kg |
13 Tubular |
$999 |
1873 Short Rifle |
.357 Magnum |
3.49 kg |
10 Tubular |
$680 |
1873 Short Rifle |
.38 Special |
3.49 kg |
10 Tubular |
$635 |
1873 Short Rifle |
.45 Long Colt |
3.49 kg |
10 Tubular |
$955 |
1873 Carbine |
.357 Magnum |
3.36 kg |
10 Tubular |
$665 |
1873 Carbine |
.38 Special |
3.36 kg |
10 Tubular |
$619 |
1873 Carbine |
.45 Long Colt |
3.36 kg |
10 Tubular |
$939 |
1876 NWMP Carbine |
.45-75 Winchester Centerfire |
3.63 kg |
8 Tubular |
$1274 |
1876 Rifle (28” Rifle) |
.40-60 Winchester Centerfire |
4.67 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1145 |
1876 Rifle (28” Rifle) |
.45-60 Winchester Centerfire |
4.67 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1373 |
1876 Rifle (28” Rifle) |
.45-75 Winchester Centerfire |
4.67 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1373 |
1876 Rifle (28” Rifle) |
.50-95 Winchester Centerfire |
4.67 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1681 |
1876 Rifle (26” Rifle) |
.40-60 Winchester Centerfire |
4.45 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1124 |
1876 Rifle (26” Rifle) |
.45-60 Winchester Centerfire |
4.45 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1353 |
1876 Rifle (26” Rifle) |
.45-75 Winchester Centerfire |
4.45 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1353 |
1876 Rifle (26” Rifle) |
.50-95 Winchester Centerfire |
4.45 kg |
11 Tubular |
$1660 |
1876 Rifle (22” Rifle) |
.40-60 Winchester Centerfire |
4.22 kg |
9 Tubular |
$1082 |
1876 Rifle (22” Rifle) |
.45-60 Winchester Centerfire |
4.22 kg |
9 Tubular |
$1310 |
1876 Rifle (22” Rifle) |
.45-75 Winchester Centerfire |
4.22 kg |
9 Tubular |
$1301 |
1876 Rifle (22” Rifle) |
.50-95 Winchester Centerfire |
4.22 kg |
9 Tubular |
$1618 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
1873 Rifle (.357 Magnum) |
LA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
85 |
1873 Rifle (.38 Special) |
LA |
2 |
1-Nil |
7 |
2 |
Nil |
68 |
1873 Rifle (.45 Long Colt) |
LA |
3 |
1-Nil |
7 |
3 |
Nil |
85 |
1873 Short Rifle (.357 Magnum) |
LA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
70 |
1873 Short Rifle (.38 Special) |
LA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
55 |
1873 Short Rifle (.45 Long Colt) |
LA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
70 |
1873 Carbine (.357 Magnum) |
LA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
64 |
1873 Carbine (.38 Special) |
LA |
2 |
1-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
51 |
1873 Carbine (.45 Long Colt) |
LA |
3 |
1-Nil |
6 |
3 |
Nil |
64 |
1876 NWMP Carbine |
LA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
58 |
1876 Rifle (28”, .40-60) |
LA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
5 |
Nil |
97 |
1876 Rifle (28”, .45-60) |
LA |
5 |
2-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
97 |
1876 Rifle (28”, .45-75) |
LA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
97 |
1876 Rifle (28”, .50-95) |
LA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
98 |
1876 Rifle (26”, .40-60) |
LA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
89 |
1876 Rifle (26”, .45-60) |
LA |
4 |
2-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
90 |
1876 Rifle (26”, .45-75) |
LA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
8 |
6 |
Nil |
90 |
1876 Rifle (26”, .50-95) |
LA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
8 |
4 |
Nil |
91 |
1876 Rifle (22”, .40-60) |
LA |
5 |
2-4-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
74 |
1876 Rifle (22”, .45-60) |
LA |
4 |
2-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
74 |
1876 Rifle (22”, .45-75) |
LA |
6 |
2-4-Nil |
7 |
6 |
Nil |
74 |
1876 Rifle (22”, .50-95) |
LA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
74 |
Colt-Burgess
Notes: Similar
to Winchester’s Model 1873, and was produced from 1883-1885.
Burgess is actually the designer of this rifle; he sold most of the
rights to Colt when he was not able to line up production facilities to produce
the rifle by himself. This was the
only lever-action rifle that Colt ever produced. Colt was also interested in the
design, to provide competition to Winchester’s lever-action designs (though the
Colt-Burgess failed on the market). There are a number of variations of the
Colt-Burgess: There is a carbine and a rifle version, and the rifle can have an
octagonal, half-octagonal, or round barrel.
Only 3775 were produced. A story says that The increasingly-successful
design of the Colt-Burgess startled Winchester; Winchester retaliated by
producing revolvers at a lower cost than Colt could.
Colt agreed that they would not produce lever-action rifles if Winchester
did not produce revolvers at that time (some say for 5 years, some for 10, and
some say 25 years). The veracity of this story is unknown. Arguably, Burgess
designed the better rifle, but Colt did stop Colt-Burgess production.
Though similar
in design to Winchester’s rifle, there are some important changes. The receiver
on the Colt-Burgess is smaller and lighter than on the Winchester, allowing Colt
to produce a much lighter weapon than the Model 1873. The receiver and action of
the Colt-Burgess are, however, considered a stronger design than on the Model
1873. The action uses a toggle joint instead of a direct throw, which to less
force required to throw the bolt. Burgess used a sliding loading gate, instead
of Winchester’s tilting gate, a design that allowed for quicker and more
reliable loading. The barrel for
the rifle is 25.5 inches long, and 20 inches for the carbine.
The Colt-Burgess
had a blued or browned barrel and the rest of the external metalwork is
color-case hardened.
Replicas of the
Colt-Burgess are currently produced by Uberti, chambered for .45 Colt.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Colt-Burgess Rifle (Octagonal Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
4 kg |
15 Tubular |
$1489 |
Colt-Burgess Rifle (Half-Octagonal Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
3.95 kg |
15 Tubular |
$1486 |
Colt-Burgess Rifle (Round Barrel) |
.44-40 Winchester |
3.9 kg |
15 Tubular |
$1483 |
Colt-Burgess Carbine |
.44-40 Winchester |
3.3 kg |
12 Tubular |
$1426 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Colt-Burgess Rifle (Octagonal Barrel) |
LA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
111 |
Colt-Burgess Rifle (Half-Octagonal Barrel) |
LA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
109 |
Colt-Burgess Rifle (Round Barrel) |
LA |
4 |
2-3-Nil |
7 |
4 |
Nil |
107 |
Colt-Burgess Carbine |
LA |
4 |
2-Nil |
6 |
4 |
Nil |
75 |
Forkin/Marlin 1894
Notes: These are
Marlin 1894 lever-action rifles modified by Ben Forkin, a noted Montana
gunsmith. His first such
“mini-Guide Gun” was chambered for the .475 Linebaugh cartridge.
It uses a carbine-length 16-inch Pac-Nor barrel, a through-bolt, and a
thick Kick-Eeze recoil pad, with a C&H Mercury tube in the stock to further
dampen recoil. The sights are of
the ghost-ring type, with a bead front instead of the usual ramped post.
Several years later, Bob Forkin modified the design to fire the .50
Action Express cartridge; this version is actually lighter than the .475
Linebaugh model, since the walls of the barrel are simply bored out to the new
caliber and are thinner than the .475 Linebaugh version.
In addition, the Mercury tube in the stock is removed, to further reduce
the weight and reduce the complexity (and cost) of the weapon.
Twilight 2000
Notes: Bob Forkin still lives in Montana, and makes modifications of many
weapons, including these.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Forkin/Marlin 1894 |
.475 Linebaugh |
3.37 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1251 |
Forkin/Marlin 1894 |
.50 Action Express |
3.06 kg |
6 Tubular |
$1128 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Forkin/Marlin 1894 (.475) |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
6 |
2 |
Nil |
53 |
Forkin/Marlin 1894 (.50) |
LA |
5 |
1-2-Nil |
5 |
3 |
Nil |
53 |
Henry Big Boy
Notes: Though
this appears to be a reproduction of some 19th century lever-action
rifle, the Big Boy is in fact a new, 21st century design, albeit with
a rather nostalgic look. The Big
Boy is a side-ejection lever-action rifle with a tubular underbarrel magazine,
flat-topped receiver, brass-finished metal parts and fine walnut stock and
forearm. It basically looks like an
Old West firearm. However, it does
have several un-Old-West features, like a magazine loaded by withdrawing a
spring-loaded plunger from the front of the tube.
While this is common on .22 lever action rifles, it is not on other
calibers. This feature means that
the Big Boy can chamber and fire both .44 Magnum and .44 Special rounds.
Case ejection is easy, basically dumping the cases on the ground under
the rifle.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist.
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
|
Big Boy |
.44 Magnum and .44 Special |
3.86 kg |
10 Tubular |
$670 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Big Boy (.44 Magnum) |
LA |
4 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
56 |
Big Boy (.44 Special) |
LA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
2 |
Nil |
54 |
Henry Golden Boy
Notes: Like most
of Henry Repeating Arms’ designs, the Golden Boy is built to look like something
out of days of yore, but with modern manufacturing methods.
It is a rimfire weapon with a straight-wrist, oil-finished American
walnut stock, a receiver finished in a bright metal finish called “Brasslite” by
Henry, and a bright, lustrous blue finish on the rest of the metalwork.
It is a fairly heavy rifle for a .22, but has a heavy 20-inch octagonal
barrel (20.5 inches for the .22 Magnum version), an adjustable buckhorn rear
sight, and a front sight with a brass bead insert, all of which contribute to
stability and accuracy. The action
has been described by firearms expert Flint Hansen as “smooth as melted butter
on glass,” but he also says that the trigger pull is just a little heavy, and
that the drop at the comb is a bit to much (of course, this depends upon how the
shooter is built). Variants include
an all-blued version (identical to the standard version for game purposes), and
a version with a large loop-type lever handle (also identical for game
purposes). There is also the Golden
Boy Engraved, a deluxe version with extremely intricate engraving on the
receiver, tang, and buttplate. It
is also identical for game purposes, though in real life, it is an extremely
expensive, limited-edition rifle.
Twilight 2000
Notes: This rifle does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.
Weapon |
Ammunition |
Weight |
Magazines |
Price |
Golden Boy |
.17 Hornady Magnum Rimfire |
3.06 kg |
11 Tubular |
$605 |
Golden Boy |
.22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Long Rifle |
3.06 kg |
21 (.22 Short), 19 (.22 Long), 16 (.22 Long Rifle); Tubular |
$309 |
Golden Boy |
.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire |
3.06 kg |
12 Tubular |
$377 |
Weapon |
ROF |
Damage |
Pen |
Bulk |
SS |
Burst |
Range |
Golden Boy (.17) |
LA |
2 |
1-Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
53 |
Golden Boy (.22 Short) |
LA |
-2 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
34 |
Golden Boy (.22 Long) |
LA |
-1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
38 |
Golden Boy (.22 Long Rifle) |
LA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
42 |
Golden Boy (.22 Magnum) |
LA |
1 |
Nil |
5 |
1 |
Nil |
54 |