1892 Winchester

ithaca4me

March 17, 2014 12:02

Is it possible that Winchester made the 1892 in stainless steel? If so how many were made in which model and caliber? Thanks for the info.

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  ithaca4me

  March 17, 2014 12:02

  I have a Winchester model 1892 carbine in 38-40 cal. The serial No. indicates that it was made in 1894. Since I figure that this was a black powder era would this gun be safe to shoot with modern ammo.? The rifle seems to be in pretty good shape. I know it should be checked by a smith ect. I guess my question is would it be safe to shoot it with modern ammo if it passed that test.

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  Floyd58523

  March 17, 2014 12:10

  1911, last 581623 was last serial number for 1910.

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  ithaca4me

  March 17, 2014 16:01

  What book do you have. Not questioning you just want to know a good source for accurate info.

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  tsr1965

  March 17, 2014 16:19

  The Red Book of Winchester values, 3rd edition, by Larry Shennum, and Bert Hartman. Look up the profile of Bert H, and e-mail him...he will help you out. This is the very best, and most accurate.
  
  Here is a link to his profile...
  
  http://forums.GunBroker.com/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=18239
  
  Best

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  Mod1892

  March 18, 2014 07:57

  Hello ithaca4me,
  
  If there is more you would like to know about your Model 1892 I will be glad to help. I own more than 3 dozen of these rifles and I am conducting a research survey on the model. You might want to take a look at this link which is a "Sticky" at the top of the Ask The Experts page. http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=606355
  
  I would like to add your rifle into my work if I could. What caliber is it? Is it a sporting rifle or saddle ring carbine?
  
  Michael

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  ithaca4me

  March 18, 2014 10:58

  Mod1892 I do not mind if you look through my previous posts pictures of it are under berth don't mind all the little fuzziness I had just wiped it down. I will need to get one of Bert's books I guess. The only reason I was checking the manufacture date was I seen a nice colt saa bisley that is chambered in 32-20 and was made in 1910 but I guess I will have to look for one made in 1911.

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  toad67

  March 18, 2014 12:56

  Maybe the sellers info was just a little off, might be worth checking out.
  
  quote:Originally posted by ithaca4me
  Mod1892 I do not mind if you look through my previous posts pictures of it are under berth don't mind all the little fuzziness I had just wiped it down. I will need to get one of Bert's books I guess. The only reason I was checking the manufacture date was I seen a nice colt saa bisley that is chambered in 32-20 and was made in 1910 but I guess I will have to look for one made in 1911.

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  Mod1892

  March 19, 2014 04:33

  ithaca4me,
  
  Thanks. I found the old thread about your rifle. I agree with your question in it about the stock being refinished. I would say yes, but would need a detail photo of each side of the upper tang and a side view of the top of the butt plate.
  
  Michael

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  ithaca4me

  March 19, 2014 05:40

  here are some more pics I did have my gunsmith take it apart and clean it because it was just filthy and I am not sure if he got it back together as tight as factory but I had no idea how to take one apart to clean I know he changed the forend cap screws (not happy) so I would like to find some originals.
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  Tried to get a picture of the hammer in there for you.
  

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