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Winchester 1892 in 32 WCF value ?

Joe DreesJoe Drees Member Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 2007 in Ask the Experts
I am handling the firearms estate of my sister's friend and need help pricing this rifle for sale . It appears to be a breakdown model. I know nothing of lever actions. It appears to be unmolested , but the barrel is a bit wiggly and the bore is rough and dark. looks great from the outside, though.
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I see several for sale on GB, but with high reserves and long bid times I have a hard time comparing. Thanks much...Joe
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  • nyforesternyforester Member Posts: 2,575 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nice rifle !
    Why do you think it is a takedown version ?
    Serial number would be nice.
    Can you include pics of front and rear sites also ?
    Thanks
    Abort Cuomo
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  • HerschelHerschel Member Posts: 2,035 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The rifle is recognizable as a takedown model by the apparent seam between the main part of the receiver and the part that removes with the barrel/magazine assembly. The takedown lever, and additional clue, is visible in the first photo near the end of the magazine.
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  • Joe DreesJoe Drees Member Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Added pics of front and rear sight.I also gave the magazine tube a 1/8 turn and the barrel tightened right up. Amazing what you can learn from reading old posts ! Also SN is 4028XX...Joe
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  • tsr1965tsr1965 Member Posts: 8,682 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Nice rifle to say the least. It would possible add to it if the bore could be cleaned up. Try to use a brush and solvent, and then a patch with some J-B bore cleaning compound to see if it is just dirty, or actually a pitted bore. If it is just dirty, it will clean up.

    From Blue Book sereialization, it appears to ba a late 1906 vintage specimen. Still in the corrosive primer range, but not the black powder range. So there is hope for the bore.
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  • Joe DreesJoe Drees Member Posts: 2,953 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The bore is bad. Lots of pitting, but some rifling left. If it were mine I'd test fire it and see how bad it is. might be good enough for the cowboy action crowd. Could also be rebored or a liner installed if you want to go that route. Me, i'd polish the wood and hang it on the wall.
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  • GuvamintCheeseGuvamintCheese Member Posts: 38,932 ✭
    edited November -1
    2k-ish would be my guess. looks like the wood has been redone?
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  • Bert H.Bert H. Member Posts: 11,281 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    $2K is overly optimistic in my opinion. The wood has been moderately sanded and refinished, the finish is something less than 20% with a noticable patina. The bore condition is also a moderate negative. The DOM is most likely circa 1909. On most days, it is a $$1400 - 1500 rifle.

    WACA Historian & Life Member

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  • oldgunmanoldgunman Member Posts: 1,779 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I agree with Bert but my opinion with the bore bad and the wood over sanded as seen in pictures it is more in the $800-$1100 range. Your pictures look nice but the wood has a couple spots over sanded around the metal that is not real desired as a collector in my opinion. Perfect for the cowboys or just as a shooter. Also a very real nice wall hanger as you suggest.
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