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Winchester Model 94&92 Trapper

hunter.b
I have a Winchester 94 and 92 Trapper and letters on both but neither letter says anything about barrel length or shipped as a Trapper model. Is this normal or are they fakes. Hunter
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  • charliemeyer007
    Interesting question, perhaps both are fakes (the letters and the rifles).
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  • rufe-snow
    If you were to provide, partial serial numbers and barrel lengths. Burt might be able to help you? One way or the other?




    EDIT #1,

    Cooey never manufactured lever action centerfire rifles, or single action centerfire revolvers. Most all that I have either seen, or were aware of. Were utility grade rimfire rifles, or shotguns of similar quality. Barn guns, would be there best description.
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  • MG1890
    If they are 1892 - 1906?? vintage, and the letters from Cody don't mention barrel length, then they were originally 24" or 26" (standard) depending on model. Also, measure forearm length for each and post here.
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  • Mod1892
    Hello,

    Are you actually referring to a standard saddle ring carbine as a "trapper"? The term was never used by Winchester and originated from the collecting community. If you will post or send me some photos and the serial number of the 1892 I can certainly help you.

    Thanks
    Michael
    2bitrifles@gmail.com
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  • hunter.b
    quote:Originally posted by MG1890
    If they are 1892 - 1906?? vintage, and the letters from Cody don't mention barrel length, then they were originally 24" or 26" (standard) depending on model. Also, measure forearm length for each and post here.
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  • hunter.b
    quote:Originally posted by MG1890
    If they are 1892 - 1906?? vintage, and the letters from Cody don't mention barrel length, then they were originally 24" or 26" (standard) depending on model. Also, measure forearm length for each and post here.
    The 94 is a 16" and the 92 is a 14" with a BATF letter. Both have short carbine forearms. Both of these guns came from Canada in the 50's but I know a company named Cooey in Ontario was making exact copies of Winchesters and single action Colts for years.
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  • MG1890
    quote:Originally posted by hunter.b
    quote:Originally posted by MG1890
    If they are 1892 - 1906?? vintage, and the letters from Cody don't mention barrel length, then they were originally 24" or 26" (standard) depending on model. Also, measure forearm length for each and post here.
    The 94 is a 16" and the 92 is a 14" with a BATF letter. Both have short carbine forearms. Both of these guns came from Canada in the 50's but I know a company named Cooey in Ontario was making exact copies of Winchesters and single action Colts for years.


    And what are the serial number ranges? Can they Cody letter?

    I'm not saying that they MUST Cody letter, only asking if they are in the letterable range. For the question asked the 1st logical step is to see if they are in the letterable range.
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  • the yooper
    Many "trapper's" that can't Cody letter have been cleared by BATF and are as good as gold. BATF has cleared '94's in the 1 million range and I'd love to have one. Cody's info is quite limited as you know.
    yooper
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  • the yooper
    Here's a couple that I got quickly off BATF:

    Winchester, Model 1894, caliber .30WCF, S/N 1068223, with 15-inch barrel
    Winchester, Model 1894, caliber .25-35WCF, S/N 809538, with 15-inch barrel

    These have both been cleared, and neither would "Cody Letter".

    yooper
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