Does anyone know who is actually making the 30/30 levergun that is on Mossbergs webpage?

Does anyone know who is actually making the 30/30 levergun that is on Mossbergs webpage?


As far as I've read, Mossberg is.

I handled one last weekend at the gunshop. It appears to have some features copied from both Marlin & Winchester. No crime in that. Components and fit appear to be quite good.

Price was $425. which seems high to me at least. Same store typically has a couple used-but-not-abused Marlin 30-30's for $225. Used rifles are often very good deals.

TR

I have not seen one "in the flesh", but have read lots of info on them, and know one fellow who recently bought one. He seems happy with his. It has a certain "classic levergun" look that is attractive to me, and the design seems a sensible combination of sound, proven features from Marlin and Winchester.

Mossberg should have a winner there. The only problem I see is their price point. I can get a brand-new 336 for $300 or so, and while I'd consider buying a Mossberg, I'd at least like to get upgraded wood and perfect wood/metal fit for an extra $100-150. I hope that the market price stabilizes at a level that will encourage Mossberg to keep producing them.

The examples I have seen have hardwood furniture(ugly). For that price, I need to see some walnut.

Ric

If the rumors of FM reproducing the Win 94 prove true, Mossberg could be out of the game.

>If the rumors of FM reproducing the Win 94 prove true, Mossberg could be out of >the game.

FN could, indeed, give them a death blow with a reintroduced 94, if it's made in America either at a price competitive with the Marlin or at a quality level that would make a higher price justifiable. That's why I think Mossberg is off base -- they have little to offer that's really better than the competition, and if they're going to succeed at a premium price they need to supply a premium rifle.

With the modern FM production facilities available in South Carolina (as opposed to the antiquated Winchester site in Connecticut), the manufacture of the M70 beginning there and the depressed dollar...