Stewards & Stories

Celebrating the history of firearms and the shooting lifestyle, while recognizing the role of each generation in maintaining these legacies.

A feature of our Shoot History online magazine.

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Stewards & Stories #4

Stewards & Stories #4

It’s true that John Moses Browning-penned repeaters like Winchester’s Model 1886, 1894 and 1895 get a lot of attention, we would do well to remember the innovations in lever action firearms both before the world received Mr. Browning’s designs and after they made their mark. Thanks to the good folks at Rock Island Auction Company for giving us a refresher on the history of lever action innovation.