On that note, it is *significantly* harder to do with a Marlin 336 haha. The look on your face when the longer rifle hits your chest is a good summary.
@@rhinestoneropers9204 I've only done it with snap caps to void the chance of putting a hole in my chest, but yes haha. Modified with a big loop, of course. Same technique as you'd use for the Winchester, just a little extra bend in the stance when you first flip it out.
I wouldn't say this is stupid. This rifle setup was actually mentioned in the movie El Dorado, near the beginning of the movie. Not directly but I knew what he meant. You could see the big loop lever on it. John Wayne tells Robert Mitchum, "There's something familiar about that gun." Then Mitchum replied, "I just had it fixed up like you had yours. You got lucky with it, so I thought I would give it a try". There is also a scene near the end of the movie Rio Lobo where they are getting ready to make a trade of two guys. John Wayne says "hold it a minute." He then swaps the rifle he is holding for one in a holster on his horse. You can see he swaps it for a rifle with a big loop lever. I believe this type of rifle mod, was a big deal to him.
In later years, th' Duke had his favorite '92 shortened, 'cos as his ... vest... got bigger, he hit himself a coupla times. Hollywood had him as 6' 4", so he had a fair reach, but its harder to lean for'd on a movin' horse
I Recommend a 92 for spin…smoother action…I’ve also discovered that a regular lever is much easier to spin than the large loop…but nothing looks cooler than a winnie large loop rifle..great spin tutorial…you covered all the points…including the dangerous outcomes…spinning is fun but it takes practice…great vid, sir…subbed👍🏻
The movie gun was actually a 92. The Rossi R92 is a budget version of that made in Brazil. I have one in .357. It doesn’t have the grip safety to be removed.
I’ve always liked the spin cock move, and I think it’s just as badass now as it was back then in the days of Chuck Connors and the rifleman. Thanks for showing that it is possible for a gun to load and shoot when you do the spin cock thing, but clearly you have to do it the right way because, as others on youtube have said, gravity is your enemy.
Maaaann, you are fixing to get me into all kinds of trouble! Just discovered your channel yesterday and already I've gotten out a Vaquero. Looking for an indoor place to spin. And now...Holy Cow! If I get out a Winchester or Henry...it's on!! I can already see the 18" long, 1/2" deep scar in my wife's new hardwood flooring from the front site or the buttplate!! HA! The McCains had a dirt floor and no woman of the house to fuss, scold, & cold-shoulder Lucas and Mark when they broke a table or a lamp. I've never tried this but is seems like a '92 would be better for spin-cocking. Usually a shorter shell/action, and the whole guts of the carbine don't come out with the lever. I don't have a '92...maybe need to rectify that. You're that guy that I didn't need to hang out with when I was young, but DID ANYWAY! Thanks for the video....I THINK!
@@rhinestoneropers9204 Yes, I think we were ALL persona non grata to each other's moms, girlfriends, and then wives! Then the unthinkable happened...we all had to grow up! Thanks for another good video---I'm on'em now.
On the 1892, I don't think there is a safety built into a lever which is how Chuck Connors was able to modify it so easily. At least I don't see one on mine. Great video.
I've had people get weird when spin cocking my henry, and it's understandable, but the lever has the bolt open during the spin and no round is chambered, thus rendering the firearm inoperable until the lever is closed on the catch, at which point the barrel is pointed down range.
Today by adding the trigger-trip screw pin to the lever of the rifle the ATF would call that *_a Machine Gun!!!_* Even though it still requires an action of the trigger for each round that is fired!!!
Question: Did Schwarzenegger performed the same spincock in Terminator 2?? I remember it clearly by the way... just aren't sure if he was wielding a Winchester or some other lever rifle?!🤷🏻♂️
I believe you are right. He does multiple spin cocks. It looks like he is using a shot gun with the stock trimmed so he can use it like pistol. Usually these are called mare's legs and done with a Winchester with the stock and the barrel cut down. Here the barrel is not trimmed. After all, he is Arnold.
I make all three levers used in the Rifleman series. I also make bothe levers for the Mares leg gun used in Wanted Dead or alive. Contact me if you want some pictures of my guns. I have four El Tigre rifles in progress now.
@layneatherton308, could you please, send me pics of the three "Rifleman" levers that you make? I am interested in purchasing one but need to decide which. Thank you. Have a great day!!
If im remembering right the rifeman shot 13 rounds at the starting of the show , but the 94 only holds 12 , the tv gun held 13 blanks cause they were shorter ...
Had a toy lever action rifle when I was a kid. It had a similar device on the trigger. A small metal tab, that was folded up when you wanted to fan the gun. Great fun!
Put a couple of turns of toilet paper over that front sight to pad, and then wrap over it with electrical tape. Seems like a safer way to practice, and with the black electrical tape you shouldn't notice anything on the muzzle.
Hi J., It seems like it would. But, It's just that first time that is a problem. You can wear an old coat the first time or just make sure you straighten out your arm so the barrel clears your shoulder.
Have always had a problem with broken links--are there any STRENGTHENED links? Also, I see a closer angle with that trigger-trip screw--is it going against a "floppy" trigger?
Hi Professor, I must confess that when I drill the hole for that screw, I always just eyeball it. I may not have the best angle but it always works. Also, once I get the screw in, it can be bent a little as needed.
Spin cocking the rifle is not hard to learn. It depends on how long the barrel is in relation to your arm length. You might tape the end sight on the barrel because you will probably hit your shoulder with it a couple times. After you understand how far you have to reach to clear your shoulder, you are on your way.
Is it possible to do this using an 1860 Henry Rifle? (gotta send em confederates running!) If possible, which brand do you think makes the better reproduction of said rifle?
I have a Henry but I'm no expert with it. The action on mine is not smooth enough to try any of this. I have a big loop for it but its not shaped right to spin. I would have to say don't count on being able to use a Henry.
Dont get me wrong but i deal with reall 1894s and they are in 30-30 and 32 special and 32-40 and 38-55 i never saw a Winchester model 1894 in 45 colt or a replica (those are the model 1892,s replicas they are in 45 colt)
@@rhinestoneropers9204 yeah i found out ure gun is a 1894 clone with a falling out bottom like a real 1894 but these modern made versions are made in diffent calibers........the originals only had rifle rounds not pistol like 45colt
@@Berniessen Can't imagine why they wouldn't have been made in .45 since many preferred their rifles and sidearms to share bullets so they wouldn't have to carry two different calibers. Live and learn, I guess.
HI Rusty, I see your problem. I got mine so long ago that I don't remember where. At that time , they were not hard to find. It looks like they are out of stock now.
I used my original lever and cut a piece out…added another larger rounded piece and had it soldered in…it’s how they did it on the rifleman…you’ll notice the modifications on chucks rifle…check out the very early versions of his 92…it cost me around 50 bucks…maybe less than that…it’s really easy to do.
Since Winchester used to make some large loop rifles from the factory, I wonder if you could order a replacement part. It might have to be ordered from Miroku in Japan.
Now is there a way to do this to a airsoft gun or bb gun . My dad loves the rifleman but it would be cool to get him a airsoft version of this ! Ideas? Let me know
Hi 88, I'm not familiar with airsoft guns. The BB guns that I have dealt with require some force to cock them. The act of pulling the lever also pumps air into a chamber to fire the bb. I think the only way to do it would be to hold the gun with both hands, cock the lever with a downward thrust and the let the gun spin to close it. Then there is the problem of finding a Big Loop Lever for a BB gun. I've never heard of that. If you make it happen please let me know. Good Luck Dan
If your first motion is to open the lever all the way, it should grab the shell so it doesn't fall out. Some types of blanks are better than others for this.
I don't have a specific reason, but we have to treat all firearms with respect as if there is an element of danger. But , if you are spin cocking a rifle that has the fanning screw while loaded with blanks, the rifle will fire much sooner than you intend it to.
I wouldn't do this all that much. It was a trick for the movies and TV. It's actually one of the worst things for your rifle. It can easily ruin the action. The movie studios didn't have to worry because they always had at least one extra ready. Looks cool though.
Prolly not the best idea you've ever had... My 30-30 is no foolin' and I'm much happier when its always pointing down range and not at my armpit or boots.
Any rifle that wont shoot live rounds is junk to me, even if was George Washingtons musket or Custers rifle. So why is that rifle more dangerous then and AR 15, AK 47 or 9mm semi pistol...........
Popularity treating guns like Toyo’s Amung Adults because VideoGames like Red Dead redemption 2 and Call of Duty becoming more realistic has contributed to Adults getting into Guns and treating them like toys , and Some choose to play with BB/Airsoft or NERF gun due to maybe not wanting real guns or becasue they live outside USA where a guns are banned, also People get into Westerns too and you could blame Terminator 2 for this stuff to, but jeez man let people have some fun aslong as thier not hurting people or doing it in Public…especially in the USA. I’m assuming yur either a chad, Not American or Anti gun…and obviously a Killjoy ALSO JOHN WAYNE SPIN COCKED A GUN...TWICE, SO WAS HE STUPID??????
