Lever-Action Rifles for Sale
Lever-action rifles represent one of the most iconic designs in American firearms history. From the Winchester Model 1873 that helped define the American frontier to Henry Repeating Arms' modern lever-actions built in America today, the lever-action combines fast follow-up shots, smooth operation, and timeless aesthetics in a package equally at home in the deer woods or on the cowboy action shooting range.
Popular Lever-Action Calibers
- .30-30 Winchester — The definitive deer hunting round. More North American whitetail than any other cartridge. Ideal for woods hunting at typical ranges
- .45-70 Government — Massive stopping power for bear country, dangerous game, and hunters who need maximum energy at close range
- .357 Magnum / .38 Special — Pistol-caliber lever rifles that share ammunition with .357 revolvers. Excellent small game and deer option
- .44 Magnum / .44 Special — More power than .357 in the same pistol-caliber format. Classic hunting and cowboy action combination
- .45 Colt — Classic cowboy cartridge. Widely available and popular for both competition and hunting
Top Lever-Action Brands
Henry Repeating Arms (Big Boy, Long Ranger, Axe) — American-made in Wisconsin and New Jersey • Marlin (336, 1895, 1894) • Winchester (Model 94, 1873) • Rossi (R92, Rio Bravo) • Cimarron Firearms • Taylor's & Company • Uberti
Frequently Asked Questions — Lever-Action Rifles
Are lever-action rifles good for hunting?
Lever-action rifles are excellent hunting firearms, particularly for whitetail deer at woods ranges under 200 yards. The .30-30 Winchester lever-action has harvested more North American deer than any other rifle cartridge in history. Modern lever-actions from Henry and Marlin chambered in .45-70 Government are also used for bear, elk, and moose hunting where their substantial stopping power at close range is an advantage.
What is the best lever-action rifle?
Henry Repeating Arms produces the most respected American-made lever-action rifles — their Big Boy series in pistol calibers and their Long Ranger in centerfire rifle calibers are industry benchmarks. Marlin's Model 336 in .30-30 and Model 1895 in .45-70 have been definitive deer and bear rifles for generations. Both brands are made in the USA and offer outstanding quality and reliability.
Can a lever-action rifle use pistol caliber ammunition?
Yes — pistol caliber lever-action rifles are one of the most popular configurations. Henry Big Boy and Marlin 1894 are available in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .44 Magnum/.44 Special, and .45 Colt — sharing ammunition with revolvers of the same caliber. This makes pistol-caliber lever-actions ideal for ranch use, small game hunting, and cowboy action shooting where one caliber serves both rifle and handgun.