Why can't I find a .357 lever action rifle?

[BillRocker]

I've been wanting a lever action .357 rifle but haven't seen a one. Walmart and local gun stores have .22lr, 30-30, and I think I even saw a .223 but not a single .357. I've looked online and it seems used .357s are listed for more than MSRP for new ones. Any input? Thanks all.

 

[gunman41mag]

Have you check gunbroker ???

 

[SERparacord]

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[BillRocker]

Yeah, I've been there and GunsAmerica. I have seen plenty online but Id like to actually "see" one... Plus, how does it work with the shipping when you buy online? Do you pay a fee to the licensed dealer it needs to ship to?

 

[rkwhyte2]

Yeah, I've been there and GunsAmerica. I have seen plenty online but Id like to actually "see" one... Plus, how does it work with the shipping when you buy online? Do you pay a fee to the licensed dealer it needs to ship to?

You pay a transfer fee to the FFL who receives the weapon.

 

[Manatee]

.357 is a popular caliber with cowboy action shooters. It is difficult to find a Marlin 94 or Uberti 73 in that caliber. If you're looking for a Rossi 92, they are normally in good supply. Speak to your favorite local gun shop.

 

[onetwoonetwo]

Elmore's and Beech Grove firearms usually have them in stock. seems like i have seen one at one of those two places recently. call em, they will let you know and usually hold one for a day or so if you can't get there right that second. i have(had) 2 and just walked in and there they were. anyways, just a couple of places to check. good luck, hope you find one sooner than later. they are a blast to shoot.

 

[SERparacord]

Lever Action Firearms for Sale at Sportsmans Outdoor Superstore

Fast shipping good service from that place. If they have it in stock.

 

[Cameramonkey]

Yes. The online store ships it to your LGS. You pay them a transfer fee. USDS seems to be the cheapest in town at $15.

 

[BillRocker]

Great, thanks for the lead.

 

[.356luger]

deer legal rifle a month before gun is a bad time to buy one if it were me i would check pawn shops in january i picked up a pre saftey rossi 92 for 180 after deer season a few years ago

 

[Hoosier8]

Also give 500 guns a call. I picked up a 44 mag lever rifle there and they may have 357.

 

[IndyGunworks]

deer legal rifle a month before gun season

this is your reason right here.

 

[DaveO]

Deer legal is the main reason, I would say. I have several people asking me if I know where they can get one. Cowboy shooting is getting more popular too. A lot of times, I can get 50 rounds of .357 for about the same as what I can get 25 rounds of .44. All good reasons for not finding one right now.

 

[RGriff69]

Big Daddy's in Hagerstown has some in stock. 765-530-8060

 

[loony1]

We have a Rossi in stock

 

[bwframe]

Anyone know if Marlin/Remington is beyond their QC issues?

 

[IndyGunworks]

does anyone know if remarlin will EVER be past their QC issues?

 

[bwframe]

does anyone know if remarlin will EVER be past their QC issues?

A few years back, I had a former boss (automotive parts machining factory) tell me "We can't waist time and money making jewelry when they'll take junk."

 

[M67]

Anyone know if Marlin/Remington is beyond their QC issues?

Yeah, all those old time Marlin workers who were hand fitting the parts to the rifles, they're all gone now. The real QC control issues came form Remington telling them they were getting fired but before you're fired you're building X number of rifles for us. So the old workers sabotaged some of the rifles. It happens.

Then Remington discovering the machinery for some of the rifles were so out of date and fubar didn't help the situation either.

Either way, thank Remington for really screwing up Marlin