Another Winchester 1892 question, 2 actually.

Jeepflexin

In another post about a 1894 it was mentioned the first number will look like an "L"; on my 1892 it does look like an "L" is this actually a "1"? For reference the serial number was "156225" OR "L56225", If this is a "1" compared to an "L".

Also is there a good place on line to find disassembly, cleaning and restoration tips on a Winchester 1892?

Thanks

Bert H.

Yes, the "L" looking digit is actually a "1". This oddity occurred on the Models 1892, 1894, 1897, and 1912 that were in the low 100,000 serial range, and on the Model 94s and 12s that were in the 1,270,000+ serial range.

I am not aware of an "on line" source for disassembly and restoration tips.

Spider7115

Although the new models have a tang safety, maybe this manual will help:

http://pdf.textfiles.com/manuals/FIREARMS/winchester_1892.pdf

TRAP55

http://stevespages.com/ipb-winchester-1892.html

Old-Colts

A couple of good books to have, if you can find them, are the NRA's Firearms Assembly manuals from 1972.

Firearms Assembly I - The NRA Guidebook to Shoulder Arms: It includes 19 Winchester models including Models 1873, 1885, 1886, 1892, and 1894.

Firearms Assembly II - The NRA Guidebook to Handguns: It includes percussion, cartridge, and some air and gas powered guns.

Also, the Encyclopedia of Modern Firearms Parts & Assembly Vol. 1 by Bob Brownell is a great book, but the earliest lever Winchester it documents is the Model 94.

glabray

The Radocy Takedown Guides are available for a number of the older lever actions including the model 1892. A Google search will list several sources. They sometimes show up on auction sites such as this one or on one of the more general sites. Price is usually $5 to $10.

Jeepflexin

Thanks for the info guys!