I got a Winchester 94 in 25-35 that has been in the family since the Oklahoma land rushes in the 1890’s. It was bought specifically to guard the two brothers adjoining land claims while one was in town filing the claims.
Still shoots like a sweetheart but shows its decades of use around the farms until the 1940’s, a real working rifle that really hung over the front door, just like in the movies.
My Great Grandpa, William Padget had a model 92 in 25-20. Not nearly as powerful as the 25-35 but he killed a man in a shoot out with it.
He was as innocent as a lamb but was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 20 years in Raiford. Fortunately the Governor realized an injustice had been done and gave him a full pardon.
SWEET! Lever guns are nice. My grandfather had an 1873 Winchester in .44-40. Wish it was still in the family.