.410 lever guns?

[ArmedBear]

The other thread made me think of this...

I never really regretted failing to buy a 94 in .30-30, and at the time I didn't see the point of a 9410. But now I do -- some local hunting reserves are shotgun-only, and it feels right using a lever gun for rabbit hunting.

Does any manufacturer currently produce a .410 lever gun? I can't think of one, but maybe I'm not thinking well enough...

(Yeah, I do have an old Ithaca M66 in 20 Gauge, but it's not really a lever gun... )

 

[Milkmaster]

The Marlin Model 410 shotgun is a reintroduction of a model made in the 1920's. It's an updated version of the original Model 410, a lever action shotgun, and is built around the proven 336 action.

The model 410 has a 22" cylinder bore barrel, and a 4-shot (5 with some brands) tubular magazine. It's chambered for all 2-1/2" shells (only), including rifled slugs, and is an ideal shotgun for small game and pests. Sights include a folding open rear, and a brass bead front. The receiver is drilled tapped for a scope bass. Its walnut stock features a pistol grip, cut checkering, a blued steel fore-end cap, and rubber butt pad.

Gauge 410 bore, 2.5"
Capacity 4 (5 with some brands) tubular magazine
Action Lever action; side ejection; solid top receiver; deeply blued metal surfaces; hammer block safety.
Stock American black walnut pistol grip stock with fluted comb; cut checkering; rubber rifle butt pad; tough Mar-Shield® finish; blued steel forend cap;
Barrel 22" with cylinder bore.
Sights Folding open rear, brass bead front sight.
Overall Length 40.5"
Weight 7.25 lbs.

 

[clang]

Read your hunting regs - some shotgun only rules also state a minimum and maximum gauge.

As for the Marlin - I knew a gentleman who had an orignal one. I used to drool over it.

 

[hnk45acp]

The only experience I've had with 410 lever guns was a Wincester Model 94 that would not feed to save it's life. The action is just not made for a squared off cylinder shape. It had problems ejecting and feeding. I think you'd be better off with a pump action

 

[ltetmhs]

I have a 94410 and it works flawlessly. Hunting rabbits and doves with that thing is more fun than should be allowed.

 

[jkingrph]

I have had one of the Marlin's as described earlier. It's a fun little gun, no recoil and a hoot shooting informal skeet, especially when you miss and cycle the lever for a quick second shot.
I load it with triple 0 buckshot for a bedside gun, thinking I will not have to worry about overpenetration in the neighborhood especially with the distances between houses on the large acre + yards.

It has been totally reliable in function. Sometimes the 2 1/2" shells are not as easily found as the 3" variety, but they are there.

 

[ArmedBear]

It doesn't seem that Marlin still makes it. Anyone know?

(I'm not sure how I'd like cylinder bore for the purpose in question.)

I'd love to have a Marlin in .410, though. I don't think there's a minimum bore for hunting. There's just a "shotgun only, no rifles or pistols" rule since the reserves in question are nestled between residential areas.

 

[dmazur]

I have a 9410 and I've found that it feeds and ejects best with Winchester AA HS ammunition. (These are the red, smooth plastic hulls marked HS)

These also reload very nicely.

I've had trouble with Federals as they aren't consistent in diameter sometimes. Remingtons are OK, but the Winchesters are best, IMO.

 

[Dr.Who]

I have a 9410 Winchester as well. I find it to feed fine. I'm glad I got it when I did....

 

[TAB]

I use mine for pheasant... plenty of power with larger shot... besides you always get a look from people.

 

[wildfowl]

I am also a happy 9410 owner. I lucked out a found a Packer model with choke tubes the week it was anounced they were done. I paid less than retail at the time and should have bought 12 of them!

 

[scout26]

One of the neatest/weirdest thing I've seen is a guy at my club that shoots skeet with 9410.....and does pretty good with it.

Just don't seem natural....

 

[ArmedBear]

A good lever gun points a lot like a shotgun. That's one reason I like lever guns.

 

[chas08]

What about the legality issue of being in posession of a gun in the field that is not plugged to three shells during an open migratory bird season.

 

[ATAShooter]

The end cap of the magazine tube on a 94-410 can be removed and a plug installed. Easy task.

 

[Dr.Who]

It is true about the end cap being removed and the plug inserted. When purchased, mine came with the plug. I have yet to shoot trap with it. It should get the looks.