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Abraham, I'd say that comparing a rifle to a pistol of the same caliber, the rifle is far more accurate in distance shooting than a pistol....if that's what you're asking.

But that's my opinion. I'll leave it to the ballistic guru's to prove that theory.

C-dub wrote:Weren't they made in pistol cartridges so only one type of ammo had to be carried? You know, back in the old west.

Yes C-dub, exactly correct. Interchangeability of cartridges between pistol & rifle were highly desirable as more ammo could be carried on horseback.

Most rifle and pistol makers made guns in common calibers. Colt, Remington, S&W, Winchester, Marlin to name the most popular.

The interchangeable cartridges were:
.25-20 (.25 caliber bore)
.32-20 (.32 bore)
.38-40 (.38 bore)
.44-40 (.44 bore) [this was very close in size to the .44 magnum cartridge later developed, and many of the old lever guns were in .44-40 were re-chambered for the .44 mag back in the 50's & 60's as the lever guns were in plentiful supply, and not collectors items yet]

When I was a kid, I had a Winchester 1892 octagonal barrel and a Remington 1890 single action, both in .44-40 that I carried when I rode the pastures on our place. Back then predators were common place and it was necessary to carry for protection of the livestock(and myself). Wow. Stepping back in time. Thanks for the memories.

That is one good looking lever action! I'd love to have one. I love buckhorn sights on rifles to begin with, and the 20" barrel is a great length. But at prices beginning at $615.00 and it goes up from there, I'll have to pass.