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For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

Targabot Team Miculek — (L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
\r\n \t
RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/h3><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/h3><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
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Winchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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RELATED STORY:\u00a018 New and Noteworthy Black Powder Guns<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY:\u00a018 New and Noteworthy Black Powder Guns<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 1873<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY:\u00a018 New and Noteworthy Black Powder Guns<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

$\"winchester$ <\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 170,000
Years Of Production: 1866 to 1898
Identifying Features: Brass frame, no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

First on the list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1866. This model holds the distinction of being the first gun made under the Winchester name. It's a direct descendant of the Henry lever-action rifle. A handguard and loading gate patented by Winchester factory superintendent Nelson King in 1866 were the major alterations in creating what became the Model 1866. The loading gate made for faster and easier reloading while the handguard saved the shooter\u2019s hand from the scorching metal of the magazine tube. Because of its unique brass frame, this gun was often called the \u201cYellow Boy\u201d on the American frontier. Rifles and muskets chambered for the .44 rimfire cartridge carried 17 rounds, while carbines held 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1873<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY:\u00a018 New and Noteworthy Black Powder Guns<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Number Made: Approximately 170,000
Years Of Production: 1866 to 1898
Identifying Features: Brass frame, no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

First on the list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1866. This model holds the distinction of being the first gun made under the Winchester name. It's a direct descendant of the Henry lever-action rifle. A handguard and loading gate patented by Winchester factory superintendent Nelson King in 1866 were the major alterations in creating what became the Model 1866. The loading gate made for faster and easier reloading while the handguard saved the shooter\u2019s hand from the scorching metal of the magazine tube. Because of its unique brass frame, this gun was often called the \u201cYellow Boy\u201d on the American frontier. Rifles and muskets chambered for the .44 rimfire cartridge carried 17 rounds, while carbines held 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1873<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY:\u00a018 New and Noteworthy Black Powder Guns<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Winchester Model 18<\/strong>66<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 170,000
Years Of Production: 1866 to 1898
Identifying Features: Brass frame, no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

First on the list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1866. This model holds the distinction of being the first gun made under the Winchester name. It's a direct descendant of the Henry lever-action rifle. A handguard and loading gate patented by Winchester factory superintendent Nelson King in 1866 were the major alterations in creating what became the Model 1866. The loading gate made for faster and easier reloading while the handguard saved the shooter\u2019s hand from the scorching metal of the magazine tube. Because of its unique brass frame, this gun was often called the \u201cYellow Boy\u201d on the American frontier. Rifles and muskets chambered for the .44 rimfire cartridge carried 17 rounds, while carbines held 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1873<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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Some of the most visually and culturally iconic lever-action rifles in American history sprang from the New Haven, Connecticut company established in 1866 through the leadership of savvy entrepreneur Oliver Winchester. But unless you\u2019re a lifelong student of Winchester Repeating Arms Company, it can be hard to understand how the various rifles differ. What follows in the list below is an effort to help identify different models so you can tell them apart visually and learn some of the history behind each one. The list is by no means exhaustive, but it\u2019ll ensure you don\u2019t confuse a Winchester lever-action Model 1876 with a Model 1894, or a Model 1873 with a Model 1886.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 18<\/strong>66<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 170,000
Years Of Production: 1866 to 1898
Identifying Features: Brass frame, no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

First on the list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1866. This model holds the distinction of being the first gun made under the Winchester name. It's a direct descendant of the Henry lever-action rifle. A handguard and loading gate patented by Winchester factory superintendent Nelson King in 1866 were the major alterations in creating what became the Model 1866. The loading gate made for faster and easier reloading while the handguard saved the shooter\u2019s hand from the scorching metal of the magazine tube. Because of its unique brass frame, this gun was often called the \u201cYellow Boy\u201d on the American frontier. Rifles and muskets chambered for the .44 rimfire cartridge carried 17 rounds, while carbines held 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1873<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 720,000
Years Of Production: 1873 to 1919
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with pointed lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

Sometimes called \u201cThe Gun That Won the West,\u201d the Model 1873 was the first Winchester to use centerfire cartridges (as opposed to rimfire) and to have an iron frame with a removable sideplate. The gun came in a variety of standard configurations, including the 20-inch round-barrel carbine, 24-inch octagonal or round-barrel rifle, and the 30-inch round-barrel musket. Standard calibers included the .44-40 (also known as the .44 Winchester Center Fire), .38-40 (.38 WCF) and .32-20 (.32 WCF). Early Model 1873s were only available in .44 WCF, so these guns do not have caliber markings. But with new calibers, markings were emblazoned on the barrel, just in front of the receiver, and on the brass elevator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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As the Model 1873 fired pistol-caliber cartridges, many owners benefitted from the convenience of only having to carry one caliber for both rifles and revolvers. Between 1884 and 1904, .22 rimfire models joined the lineup, with fewer than 20,000 made. Premium-quality guns had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings. Particular care went into these guns to ensure the highest-quality assembly and the best possible accuracy. Only 136 \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d and eight \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d Model 1873s ever emerged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Plenty of famous figures in the Wild West owned Model 1873s. In 1880, William H. Bonney\u2014better known as \u201cBilly the Kid\u201d\u2014posed for his only known photograph. In it, he has a holstered revolver and a Winchester Model 1873 rifle. In 1883, Buffalo Bill began his traveling Wild West show. One of the many guns he used during this period was an engraved and gold-plated Model 1873 in .44 WCF. The gun\u2019s engraving features a picture of Buffalo Bill himself on horseback while hunting bison.
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Winchester Model 1876<\/strong>
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Number Made: Approximately 63,800
Years Of Production: 1876 to 1897
Identifying Features: Irregularly shaped sideplate with rounded lower-left corner, full oval loading gate

The Model 1876 featured a larger and stronger receiver to handle big calibers like the .45-77 WCF, .50-95 Express, .45-60 WCF and .40-60 WCF. This rifle\u2019s ammunition was not compatible with revolvers\u2014a small sacrifice toward gainining a rifle with more punch. The Model 1876 was available with different barrels: 32-inch round-barrel musket; 28-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal sporting rifle; 26-inch round, octagonal or half-octagonal express rifle; and 22-inch round-barrel carbine. This rifle was also the first Winchester model available with a pistol-grip-style buttstock. Like the Model 1873, premium-quality Model 1876s had \u201cOne of One Thousand\u201d or \u201cOne of One Hundred\u201d markings on the barrel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester only made 54 of the former and eight of the latter. Theodore Roosevelt said the Model 1876 was \u201cby all odds the best weapon I ever had, and now I use it almost exclusively.\u201d His first custom order from Winchester was in 1881\u2014a consecutively numbered pair of 1876s. He ordered another 1876 that he was very fond of\u2014serial number 38647\u2014in 1884. The rifle, chambered in .45-75, had a half-octagonal barrel and a half magazine. It also had a color-casehardened receiver, checkering on pistol grip and forend, and fill engraving by John Ulrich. Roosevelt posed for many photos with this gun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Winchester Model 1886<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 160,000
Years Of Production: 1886 to 1935
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, full oval loading gate

The Model 1886 was John Moses Browning\u2019s first attempt at a high-powered lever-action rifle. Distinguished by its vertical locking bars, this model was designed to take the caliber advantage of the 1876 one step further. These rifles were capable of firing even more powerful cartridges suitable for big game, such as the .45-70, .45-90 and .50-110. The Model 1886 came in 10 calibers, which made the rifle very popular with hunters in the American West. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To aid in portability, Winchester created several versions of the 1886, including takedown and lightweight versions. But, in the 1930s, evolving cartridge designs and high Depression-era production costs doomed the Model 1886. Color casehardening was standard on these receivers until 1901, with serial numbers reaching up to approximately 122,000. Blued finishing replaced casehardening as standard in 1902 until the end of production in 1935. The first Model 1886, serial number 1, holds the record for the highest price ever paid for a single firearm. Sold in April 2016 by the Rock Island Auction Company, the rifle fetched $1,265,000.
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Winchester Model 1892<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 1 million
Years Of Production: 1892 to 1945
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, half-oval loading gate

This model was a scaled-down version of the Model 1886. It was also the first Winchester rifle designed for smokeless powder cartridges. The rifle came in the same lower-powered calibers as the Model 1873, plus the .25-20, but the .44-40 variant was the most popular. This model was destined for fame on both the small and big screens in the hands of cowboys and outlaws alike. The Model 1892 was anachronistic in some Westerns, but that little detail didn\u2019t matter because of the rifle\u2019s ability to fire 5-in-1 blanks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
John Wayne\u2019s Rooster Cogburn character in True Grit<\/em> carried a Model 1892, as did Chuck Connors\u2019 character Lucas McCain in the TV series The Rifleman<\/em>. Annie Oakley used a Model 1892 during her performances in Buffalo Bill\u2019s Wild West show. Chambered in .44-40, her rifle was elaborately engraved, sported a half-octagonal barrel and had a shotgun-style buttplate. \u201cLittle Miss Sure Shot\u2019s\u201d rifle was a smoothbore and had no rifling because she used birdshot during performances to avoid the risk of errant rounds injuring spectators in the arena.
<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/p>\n\n\n\nWinchester Model 1894<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Number Made: Approximately 7 million
Years Of Production: 1894 to 2006
Identifying Features: Solid frame with no sideplate, three-quarter oval loading gate

The Model 1894 came in a variety of calibers, but more than 80 percent of them were chambered for the .30-30 cartridge\u2014a pairing that would form the quintessential American deer rifle during much of the 20th century. Indeed, it\u2019s still popular among many hunters. Thus, the Model 1894 is the first commercial sporting rifle to sell more than 7 million units. In 1924, the Model 55, a Model 94 variant, replaced the 94 until production ceased in 1932. Then, the Model 64 was introduced as a replacement in 1933 with two different periods of manufacture: 1933 to 1957 and 1972 to 1973.
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Winchester Model 1895<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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Number Made: Approximately 425,000
Years Of Production: 1895 to 1940
Identifying Features: Box magazine below the action, no loading gate

Last on this list of Winchester lever-action rifles is the Winchester Model 1895. Patented by John Browning in November of 1895, this rifle was a departure from Winchester\u2019s previous offerings, functionally and visually. The Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to incorporate a box magazine below the action. All previous models had a tubular magazine that loaded cartridges tip-to-primer. That was fine for earlier cartridges with flat- or round-nose bullets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
RELATED STORY: 6 Manufacturers Selling Lever-Action Rifles For Home Defense Or Hunting<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
The Model 1895, however, accepted higher-powered spitzer cartridges with pointed-nose bullets, and loading pointed bullets tip-to-primer increased the potential of an accidental primer detonation. But, by incorporating a box magazine, the cartridges could be stacked horizontally, curbing the risk of primer mishaps. The Model 1895 had two distinct frame styles. Rifles made between 1895 and 1896, within the first 5,000 models, sported a \u201cflatside\u201d frame with no fluting or ridge contours. The remaining 420,000 rifles had frames with fluting and ridges. The Model 1895 was another favorite of Theodore Roosevelt. He used one on his 1909 African safari that was chambered in .405 Winchester.
<\/figcaption><\/figure>There are far more variations in barrel lengths, shapes, calibers, metal finishes and wood grades than could be covered here. Despite the many differences between the models, there is one feature that they all share: Carbines have barrel bands while rifles and muskets have caps. While this article was not intended to be the definitive source on Winchester lever-action rifles, I hope it provides enough information to pique your interest so that you\u2019ll seek out one of the many weighty tomes about Oliver Winchester and his ubiquitous rifles. But a word of caution: A bite from the collector bug leads to a lifelong affliction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For more information on Winchester lever-action rifles, visit\u00a0 winchesterguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This article was originally published in \"The Complete Book of Guns\" 2018 #200. To get a copy, visit outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","post_title":"7 Most Iconic Winchester Lever-Action Rifles","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"winchester-lever-action-rifles","to_ping":"","pinged":"\nhttps:\/\/www.personaldefenseworld.com\/2015\/05\/6-manufacturers-selling-lever-action-rifles-for-home-defense-or-hunting\/#lever-sb-1-winchester-model-94","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:43:07","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:43:07","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/10\/winchester-lever-action-rifles\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":134196,"post_author":"645","post_date":"2017-07-25 09:00:13","post_date_gmt":"2017-07-25 13:00:13","post_content":"

(L-R) Lena Miculek, Jerry Miculek and Kay Miculek with the Targabot.(CREDIT: Targamite)

\r\n\r\nAmong the arms of World War II, few are as distinct as the M1 Carbine. Compared to the M1 Garand, the M1 Carbine was a featherweight at just over 5 pounds unloaded. <\/b>Even by modern AR standards, that is incredibly light. This in turn made the little rifle incredibly popular with troops despite its significantly less-powerful .30\u00a0Carbine chambering. Still, this rifle saw service among American troops in every engagement from WWII to Vietnam and continued use by our allies and friends long after that.\r\n\r\nThe M1 Carbine was originally designed for troops that did not need a full-sized battle rifle. Rear-echelon troops, truck drivers and specialized soldiers found that the heavy and long M1 Garand was unwieldy but wanted something more than a pistol. The M1 Carbine filled the gap between the two, being much shorter and lighter than the Garand but offering far more effective range and accuracy than a .45 ACP 1911 pistol.\r\n\r\nIt is fitting then that an actual M1 Carbine pistol should become available. The new Advisor M1 handgun from Inland Manufacturing<\/a> is a completely historically accurate reproduction of this classic firearm with the exception of the barrel length. Inland has also included some interesting historic features that are not found on every M1 Carbine. The Advisor M1 is a semi- automatic, short-stroke-piston-operated pistol that uses either a standard 15-round box magazine or an extended 30-round magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0International Harvester\u2019s Post-WWII M1 Garand Rifles<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nIt is also fitting that such a pistol should come from Inland Manufacturing, which bears the same name as one of the original military contractors that built the M1 Carbine. Inland was a division of General Motors, and it made the vast majority of the M1 Carbines used in World War II and Korea. Inland Manufacturing is a separate company that manufactures new, identical reproductions to the M1 Carbine\u2019s original\u00a0military specifications.\r\n\r\nWhile over 6.5 million M1 Carbines were made, finding an original surplus model gets harder and harder. There are still millions languishing overseas in old foreign military depots, and a few are re-imported every now and then. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) had a few for sale<\/a>, but those are long gone and not likely to be available again anytime soon. This is a key reason why modern manufacturers have been making M1 Carbines for civilian sale.\r\n
Advisor M1 Features<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The barreled action is held within the \u201clow wood\u201d-style walnut stock with a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously lacks a bayonet lug.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThe Advisor differs from any military M1 Carbine with its short 12-inch, steel barrel, although there is some historical evidence of Carbines that were modified with shortened barrels. This barrel is topped off with a cone-shaped flash suppressor based on the T23 (M3) flash suppressor, except that this one is attached to the threaded muzzle and not to the front sight. The muzzle has 1\/2x28-tpi threading, so a different muzzle device or suppressor can be installed. All of the metal bears WWII-style Parkerizing as well.\r\n\r\nThe iron sights consist of a non-adjustable front sight post protected by two steel ears and a late-war-style, fully adjustable rear sight. The rear sight is dovetailed into the receiver and allows for easy windage and elevation adjustments. The barrel and action are held in place within the stock via a Type 2 barrel band, which obviously has no bayonet lug. Interestingly, while almost all of the surplus M1 Carbines found today have a bayonet lug, originals did not\u2014this feature wasn\u2019t added until the very end of WWII.\r\n\r\nThe walnut stock is also of the late-war variety, featuring a \u201clow wood\u201d design. Originally, the stock was made with a spacer that closed the gap (\u201chigh wood\u201d) between the stock and handguard and covered the charging handle. This was found to be a weak spot prone to cracking, and the \u201clow wood\u201d design was introduced to leave the charging handle exposed. The walnut handguard, which matches the stock perfectly, is also of the late-war, four-rivet variety for added strength. The bolt is a round, late-war variant as opposed to the early flattop bolt.\r\n
Digging Deeper<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The walnut pistol grip features smooth sides and a \u201cP\u201d proof mark like those found on original M1A1 Carbines. The grip can also accept a folding stock to create an SBR.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are some early war features on this gun. The stock has a straight design as opposed to the \u201cpotbelly\u201d style found in late-war examples, and most interesting to me is the early-war push-button safety. It is not unusual to find a mix of early- and late-war features on a surplus M1 Carbine, as many were upgraded and remanufactured after and during the war. But the push- button safety is rare, and most rifles were armory upgraded with a lever safety. This is because the safety and magazine release are located close together, and since they were both push buttons, there was an increased likelihood for operator confusion in the heat of battle. A safety lever was deemed a better option.\r\n\r\nSo why, in a new M1 Carbine pistol, did Inland Manufacturing opt for the early-style stock and safety? The obvious answer is that this is a pistol, not a rifle, and given the pistol-grip design, it is easier to operate a push-button safety rather than a lever-operated one, especially given its location at the front of the triggerguard.\r\n\r\nThe pistol grip itself is a separate piece of walnut that matches exactly the original M1A1 Paratrooper model, down to the \u201cP\u201d proof mark on the front. Interestingly, only Inland made the M1A1 during the war. As this rifle was designated for airborne troops and size was a major consideration, it featured a folding wire stock and a pronounced pistol-grip design. The modern Advisor M1 pistol has copied this exactly down to the sling attachment point at the bottom of the grip and the receiver end cap, both of which feature the needed cutouts for attaching an original-style wire folding stock. Indeed, the Advisor M1 is ready to be registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) so the user can install a folding stock.\r\n\r\nThe controls on the Advisor M1 are identical to those found on most any M1 Carbine, and they are all located on the right side. The push- button magazine release is located in front of the triggerguard, just behind the magazine well. The push-button safety is located about half an inch behind that. The operating rod works the exposed rotating bolt and features a button tab that allows the operator to lock the bolt open. The action will not lock open on an empty magazine.\r\n
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RELATED STORY:\u00a0Examining the Machine Guns, Handguns, and Rifles of Dunkirk<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nUnsurprisingly, given Inland\u2019s commitment to quality and historical accuracy, the fit and finish of the Advisor M1 pistol is outstanding. The wood is spot on and really gives the sense that you are holding onto a piece of history in a polymer world. I have owned several original military-surplus M1 Carbines, and the Parkerized metal parts on this pistol are truly well done.\r\n\r\nIt is worthwhile to note that the Advisor M1 is chambered in the original .30 Carbine. This is a straight-walled, rimless, .30-caliber round that resembles a thin .357 Magnum cartridge (they do make revolvers for the .30 Carbine) with a 110-grain bullet. Some have claimed that this cartridge is anemic and unsuitable for combat use, but there were hundreds of thousands of WWII soldiers who preferred the M1 Carbine over the M1 Garand in combat. It seems odd that they would choose an anemic round. In fact, the .30 Carbine produces over twice the muzzle energy of a 9mm pistol, or, to be exact, 792 foot-pounds of energy (fpe) from the 12-inch-barreled Advisor versus 368 fpe from a Glock 34. This makes the .30 Carbine Advisor M1 an extremely effective firearm for personal or home defense.\r\n
In The Field<\/b><\/h3>\r\n $\"inland$ <\/a> The iron sights are a bit small for precise targeting, but the Advisor M1\u2019s weight helps soak up recoil and muzzle flip.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nOn the range, I found the sights a bit small and hard to see. There is a channel at the top of the handguard that allows the front and rear sights to align, but these are rifle sights, not pistol sights. Handling the Advisor also requires a bit of getting used to, and at 4.5 pounds and 21 inches in length, the pistol differs from the rifle almost entirely due to the loss of the stock. It is, however, extremely compact and easy to transport, which may be the idea, as this can be an excellent trunk gun.\r\n\r\nThe weight does soak up recoil, and while there is some perceptible muzzle flip, the Advisor M1 can be fired comfortably all day. The rifle comes with one 15-round, newly manufactured box magazine and an original-style canvas sling.\r\n\r\nFor accuracy testing, I used a stable benchrest and sandbags at 25 yards, and I wasn\u2019t disappointed despite using the iron sights. The Advisor M1\u2019s accuracy was very good, and most groups averaged under 2 inches. This shows the benefit and continued popularity of megapistols, which provide higher capacity, greater muzzle energy and longer-range accuracy than standard handguns.\r\n\r\nOperators who like the cartridge as well as the use of a historic firearm will likely make some non-historic changes for maximum effect. Others will simply accept the Advisor M1 as it is for its historical significance and design, and possibly even register it as an SBR and add a folding stock. One more interesting historical note about the M1 Carbine: One of the men who developed this rifle for Winchester was David Marshall \u201cCarbine\u201d Williams, who developed the unique short-stroke gas piston system the rifle uses. He worked on this project as part of a prison work release program, where he was serving time for murder. He reformed himself and went to work for Winchester after his release, and they even made a movie about him staring Jimmy Stewart called simply Carbine Williams<\/i>.\r\n\r\nInland Manufacturing continues to make historically accurate rifles and pistols for enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy without having to worry about risking damage to original collectible old guns. The Advisor M1 pistol represents a rare oddity that bears consideration. If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019ll file this in the category of \u201cmust-have before kicking the bucket.\u201d\r\n\r\nCaliber: .30 Carbine\r\n\r\nBarrel: 12 inches\r\n\r\nOA Length: 21 inches\r\n\r\nWeight: 4.5 pounds (empty)\r\n\r\nGrip: Walnut\r\n\r\nSights: Adjustable\r\n\r\nAction: Semi-auto\r\n\r\nFinish: Parkerized\r\n\r\nCapacity: 15+1\r\n\r\nMSRP: $1,239\r\n\r\nFor more information, visit inland-mfg.com<\/a> or call 877-425-4867.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Tactical Weapons\" February\/March 2017. To order a copy, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong>","post_title":"Inland's Advisor M1 Pistol Is a Solid Piece of WWII History","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"inland-advisor-m1-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:57:55","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:57:55","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/07\/25\/inland-advisor-m1-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":22},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};

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