Winchester 1892

wizbanger

July 01, 2013 15:44

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.

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  wizbanger

  July 01, 2013 15:44

  i am building a winchester 1892 and have an antique receiver. how can i tell the calibur of this receiver? i had a spare 25-30 1892 round barrel and it fits on the receiver. please educate me a little so i know what parts to buy to finish this project. thanks

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  fordsix

  July 01, 2013 16:05

  look at where the feed tube enters the reciver

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  wizbanger

  July 01, 2013 17:01

  The opening measures approx. 5/8".

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  Bert H.

  July 01, 2013 20:36

  Per the original factory records, serial 7182 was a 44 WCF.

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  Mod1892

  July 02, 2013 05:10

  Hello,
  
  You can also easily tell if the receiver is a small caliber (25-20 & 32 WCF) versus a large (38 & 44 WCF) by looking at the cartridge lifter. It is curved in the smaller calibers and flat in the larger.
  
  Michael

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