winchester 1892 SN# 8624
I inherited a Winchester model 1892 about a year ago, but I just looked into what kind of treasure it really is. I've done a ton of internet research and the differences in price between websites and guns is very confusing. I have called and talked to several gun dealers/buyers and they all told me look on the internet. From what I gathered the gun is in good condition. Although, I don't know how to measure the percentage of original blueing and stock.
The rifle is a Winchester model 1892 with a 4 digit SN#, which would make it a first year model. It is the basic sporting rifle in .32-20 caliber. It has a 24" full octagon barrel and has original front and rear sights as far as I can tell and many of the markings which identify it from that year. It does have some rust but it is a light dust with no apparent pitting. There is also some evidence that the screws in the receiver have been removed since the rest of the gun aged. The action functions very smoothly and the gun fires true.
I am hoping somebody can help me narrow down the value of this particular Winchester, or can at least point me in the direction of someone that can. I have several photos and will email them upon request.
Thanks,
NEIL
The rifle is a Winchester model 1892 with a 4 digit SN#, which would make it a first year model. It is the basic sporting rifle in .32-20 caliber. It has a 24" full octagon barrel and has original front and rear sights as far as I can tell and many of the markings which identify it from that year. It does have some rust but it is a light dust with no apparent pitting. There is also some evidence that the screws in the receiver have been removed since the rest of the gun aged. The action functions very smoothly and the gun fires true.
I am hoping somebody can help me narrow down the value of this particular Winchester, or can at least point me in the direction of someone that can. I have several photos and will email them upon request.
Thanks,
NEIL
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Neil,
We can help you, there are some very knowlegable folks on this forum, especialy Winchester folks. We need good, close, clear pictures to be able to establish value. There is a sticky at the top of the page that explains how to post photos.
Welcome to the forums.
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Neil,
Hello, and welcome to the forums, here on Gunbroker.com.
Here is a sticky topic, that describes, how to post photographs. You will need to use a photo hosting website, such as Hunt101, or photobucket.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=259294
Quite a few of those books, and website information that are currently out there, are full of error's, concerning the date of manufacture Vs. serial number's. Some can be up to as much as 5 years off, or more.
As the Capt. says, we have a host of profound Winchester expert's and collectors here, and one of the best in the possibly the whole world. He goes by Bert H, and has written several new books, and co-authored a few, on Winchester's. They have found some new sources of OLD records from the polishing room, and have based their new research on them, some survey's of actual owner's, and actual hands on inspection's. I am sure Bert H will be along soon...and he is truly a great asset here, and loves what he does.
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It took me a while to find the right "host" site for my photos. I had difficulties with hunt101.com, and I hope I followed the rules and regulations of posting photos. If you would like something better or different let me know and I'll get it up as soon as I can. Thank you for your time and input.
NEIL
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"This fine piece of American weaponry, innovation, and beauty was given to me in what I think to be remarkable condition for being over a hundred years old. It has Original parts and sights, few nicks, and surprisingly, rust is near non-existent. I think this gun is a fine example of American craftsmanship and shows our focus on quality. This repeating Winchesters' action functions smooth as new and she shoots as straight today as I'm sure she did in 1893 when she first came off the line to keep varmints from the hen house and maybe a little meat in the locker. Yes, I may have a biased opinion, but please set the story straight for me."0 -
Unfortunately Winchesters values are based on condition for the most part unless it's a rare caliber or has some sort of historical provenance. With that being said I found one in similar condition that was auctioned off in 2004 which was before prices jumped. The one that sold in 2004 sold for $920.00.
If it had all it's original finish your talking over $10k.0 -
Check these out. Obviously they haven't sold for those prices:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=281225392
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=281592044
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=281138196
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=281143637
There a few of what you have. Do a search and see what they are going for, and welcome0 -
Neil,
Serial number 8624 was manufactured in January of 1893, making it a second year rifle. It was received in the warehouse in March of 1893.
The overall condition of the rifle is well below what the vast majority of collectors are looking for, and as such, the value is not going to be significant. The fact that it is a bona fide "Antique" helps, but the graded condition and caliber are negative influences. Send the full sized pictures to me at Win1885@msn.com0 -
NEIL,
Imageshack does not make it easy to get the proper URL for the photographs that their users put there. Here are some of your pictures, only in the correct size:0 -
looks kind of rough, but may make a good shooter. eastbank. 0
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