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Winchester 1892
wizbanger
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I received a model 1892 in 38wcf from a friend who passed away recently. Very smooth lever action, octagon barrel, full magazine, solid frame, metal crescent butt plate, lots of scratching on the wood, the finish on the receiver is good, the rifle could use some good cleaning overall, manufactured in 1897. Any idea what this is worth?
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
Comments
Model 1892, 90% plus, with gold or brass colored receiver
and band front of fore grip. Any ideas? Jerry
The gun is winchester 1892. On the barrel is the markings 25-20 WCF. Under the action is the number 672428. The only other markings are on the barrel and say, Manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Co. New Haven Conn U.S.A. Pateneted Oct14,1884.
I would like to know as much as possible about this gun. Everything from should I ever attempt to shoot it to the proper care and storage of it. I do know it has only been shot once since 1969 so it probably needs some cleaning and maintenance.
I also have another gun I would like info on but I will do a different post for it. Thanks for any help
Lady wants to sell and I'll get my hands on it later I suppose. Here is what I have. I just need you to verify this for me.
Winchester 1892?? Model was wore off
44WFC
18" +/- barrel. Quickly measured before she left. Did they make any this short? Mag tube stops about an inch from the muzzle.
James
Under the receiver, there are letters there, no numbers. I will post pictures as soon as I get them.
What do I need to look for?
If I could find a receiver of the same caliber would it be illegal to build a gun around a different receiver?
My learning process has cost me money before and I thought I would ask before making another mistake. If it is legal, is there any major problems I could run into as long as I stay near the same year group?
thank you
pb
1892 Winchester, 25-20 Cal, S/N 230XXX, 24" octagon barrel,
looks to be about 85% in the pics.
Thank You,
CROTRA
WACA Historian & Life Member
You can also easily tell if the receiver is a small caliber (25-20 & 32 WCF) versus a large (38 & 44 WCF) by looking at the cartridge lifter. It is curved in the smaller calibers and flat in the larger.
Michael
Model 1892 / 61 Collector, Research, Valuation