winchester 1892
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.
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Just received a winchester 1892 that I bought. The barrel is drilled and tapped for a scope which the pictures didn't show and buyer failed to mention. None of them came from the factory like that did they. 0 -
Most likely rebored, rerifled, and rechambered. A new barrel wouldn't likely have .44 struck out and replaced with .45.
We can only hope that whoever did the work also altered and adjusted the action to handle the .45 Colt cartridges and did a good job of it.
Of course the collector value was totally wiped out by caliber conversion, I hope you didn't pay too much for your pig in a poke.
I don't know about having a saddle ring added. My only lever actions are rifles without them and I am glad of it.0 -
Hi Thanks for the info I had no clue on what it was worth but I paid 607.00 for it on gunbroker auction #271444045 I guess I paid way to much for it but I wanted a 45 to go with my pistol this way I can use the same amo for it, I did not want a new one but I guess I got the shaft Thats auctions for you LOL now I can only cry over a dead horse LOL Thanks again I really appreciate the rely trainman 0 -
Trainman, I wouldn't feel too badly about the price on that 1892. I would have preferred to have had it in original condition in 44-40 but that would likely have doubled or more your cost. The key now is that it cycles rounds well and shoots where you aim it. If it does, my opinion is that if a 45 Colt lever was what you wanted it is worth the $600. I've seen a number of re-worked 1892s (usually 25-20 or 32-20 to 357 Mag) with asking prices in the $800 to $1000 range. Personally I would rather have the 1892 re-done to 45 Colt than the more recent Winchesters/USRAC in 45 and the price for those is going to be around the same price you paid. If it functions well enjoy it, and don't lose any sleep over the price. 0 -
Your rifle was probably made in the third year of production of the 1892 model, mine is 22075 and was made in late 1893. Bert can tell us better, but I don't believe any rifles were made with saddle rings, just carbines. To take it back to stock would require a replacement barrel marked as appropriate for the early years of production. I have been trying to find such a barrel too because someone put a 38-40 barrel on mine in place of the 44-40. It is just about impossible to find one, so just enjoy yours as is. It may be of some comfort that I paid a little over $1500 for my franken-rifle so you didn't do too badly. 0 -
Thanks Guys you made me feel much better I did test it out today and she works great functions fine shoots very streight but it however has a very hair trigger I mean just touch it and it goes off I hope that can be adjusted somehow Thanks again trainman 0 -
Hi 62fuelie.....Someone who put a 38-40 barrel on your '92 may just have been Winchester, as that rifle was also offered in that caliber. I have one, but the barrel has been cut to 20 inches. BT 0 -
quote:Originally posted by Hawk Carse
Most likely rebored, rerifled, and rechambered. A new barrel wouldn't likely have .44 struck out and replaced with .45.
We can only hope that whoever did the work also altered and adjusted the action to handle the .45 Colt cartridges and did a good job of it.
Of course the collector value was totally wiped out by caliber conversion, I hope you didn't pay too much for your pig in a poke.
I don't know about having a saddle ring added. My only lever actions are rifles without them and I am glad of it.
Near as I can tell, the action shouldn't take much adjusting. The rim of the 44W.C.F. is nearly the same as the 45 Colt, so that should clear up any extracting issues, and the elevator should be ok to go too. The action, otherwise, is plenty strong enough for the 45 Colt.
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quote:Originally posted by trainman115
Hi Thanks for the info I had no clue on what it was worth but I paid 607.00 for it on gunbroker auction #271444045 I guess I paid way to much for it but I wanted a 45 to go with my pistol this way I can use the same amo for it, I did not want a new one but I guess I got the shaft Thats auctions for you LOL now I can only cry over a dead horse LOL Thanks again I really appreciate the rely trainman
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quote:Originally posted by CS8161
quote:Originally posted by trainman115
Hi Thanks for the info I had no clue on what it was worth but I paid 607.00 for it on gunbroker auction #271444045 I guess I paid way to much for it but I wanted a 45 to go with my pistol this way I can use the same amo for it, I did not want a new one but I guess I got the shaft Thats auctions for you LOL now I can only cry over a dead horse LOL Thanks again I really appreciate the rely trainman
LOL??? What are you, 15?[;)]
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I have looked at the pictures of this rifle on the GB site. If it shoots like you want and you like it, you got your moneys worth. The W92s are fun to shoot. I prefer them for shooters over all others. Details. It is a rifle, so no saddle ring should be added, as noted above. The front forearm cap has sling stud & stock is not drilled for one, so you could replace front cap? The picture of the right side of receiver looks brighter & bluer & possibly polished & blued, as ad noted? The wood has a good wood to metal fit, it is just well used, but does not appear cracked or sanded, or refinished. Have the front magazine-band barrel-slot and front sight slot been re-cut? The front sight appears to be to close to the end of the barrel, so possibly the barrel was cut. The missing rear upper tang filler screw can be bought and added. (I have some or look on GB or eBay.) If you will send me the complete SN, I may be able get you the Factory shipping records which will help you know what you have, or should have. TexasBear10@aim.com
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