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Originally Posted by flatbutt
Anyone know of a .40 lever rifle?
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The old .38-40 is actually a .40 caliber. About the only rifles you might find in this caliber are an original Winchester 1873 or an 1892. To my knowledge, at least, there has never been a more modern .40 caliber offered in a lever gun, such as the .41 mag.
A quick word on '73's: I know folks love these rifles. Good ones are a slick as they come, with their toggle link actions. It is, however, an exceedingly dangerous design. More than a few shooters have been killed when one of these launches the firing pin out the back of the action, through their shooting glasses, and into their skull. Granted, millions and millions have been manufactured, billions of rounds fired, so chances are right up there with being struck by lightening. It's a chance I won't take, though. Too many other safe choices.