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So I've this Win 92 on layaway.
DBMJR1
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It's a late model 92 Winchester, chambered in .32WCF, .32/20, which I already load. I've a Colt Police Positive chambered in .32WCF already.
I'm not saying how much it's costing me.[8D]
I get an employee discount. [:D]
So here's my question:
Every example I look at online has a front sight that is dovetailed into the barrel.
This one has a silver soldered ramp style Lyman front sight.
Could this be a factory offering, or is it a modification?
I see no evidence of a dovetail in the barrel.
Thanks in advance.
I'm not saying how much it's costing me.[8D]
I get an employee discount. [:D]
So here's my question:
Every example I look at online has a front sight that is dovetailed into the barrel.
This one has a silver soldered ramp style Lyman front sight.
Could this be a factory offering, or is it a modification?
I see no evidence of a dovetail in the barrel.
Thanks in advance.
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funny you dont show barrel markings??
Not deliberately. I just don't have any good pictures of the markings. I'll rectify that tomorrow, if I go to the shop.
The barrel markings are there, and the rear sight is correct.
It's 1924-25 manufacture, by serial number.
filler. Remember, this gun is from an era when craftsman called gunsmiths, took great pride in their work.[;)]
Just used the magnify feature of my puter.....look with a loupe, you will see it.
Not sure what you used for reference for dating, but the Madis stuff is way off the mark. Bert H, our leading Winchester expert can tell you much more about this. He has co-authored 4 editions of the Red Book of Winchester, reference manuals, all based on factual information. A serial number would do well in your posting to determine the DOM as well.
Difference in finish between the barrel and receiver is fairly common in this era so that doesn't necessarily bother me so much, but it might with more pictures and better light.
I'm not going to make it to the shop today, but I'll get more pictures soon. I'll be sure to include pictures of all barrel markings and proof marks.
Y'all are great. Thanks, . . . , so far.[:D]
For those who are unaware, only the 44 & 38 caliber carbines had a front barrel band. The 25 & 32 caliber Model 92 carbines used a rifle style magazine tube retaining ring to attach the magazine tube to the barrel.