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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 8:52 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1645
Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Thanks for the info, Jay and Two bit! The ser.# 95663 You guys are great! Johnny Johnny, I am always happy to help with regard to Model 1892 rifles. I own 40 of them and have looked at more than 19,400 individual rifles for my survey! I ma working on a reference website to synthesize the data I hav...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:14 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1645
Re: info on a 1892 Winchester 38-40
Today I picked up a Winchester model 1892. Ser.#9566X. As far as I can tell it's manufactured in 1894 or 1895. It's been reblued some years ago, it's in 38-40 Caliber. Rifling appears to be in very good shape after a good cleaning! No pitting with very good lands and grooves! It has the 24-inch bar...
- Sat May 13, 2023 7:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Flat band 94s
- Replies: 15
- Views: 997
Re: Flat band 94s
Good morning,
The flat band variation of the Model 94 carbines began during 1946 in the SN 137555 range and was continued until late 1948 approximately in the SN 1545430 range. By the end of 1948 production all carbines had the rounded or milled forward barrel bands.
Michael
The flat band variation of the Model 94 carbines began during 1946 in the SN 137555 range and was continued until late 1948 approximately in the SN 1545430 range. By the end of 1948 production all carbines had the rounded or milled forward barrel bands.
Michael
- Thu Mar 24, 2022 9:18 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Argentinian
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2659
Re: Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Argentinian
Seve, Can you comment on how the muzzle end of the barrel was altered on these rifles? Michael Well, it would mostly be a SWAG but they did set the mag tube back deeper into the receiver to comp for the shorter acp round. So, the barrel band had to move back as well. The guessing part is because th...
- Wed Mar 23, 2022 3:05 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Argentinian
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2659
Re: Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Argentinian
Seve,
Can you comment on how the muzzle end of the barrel was altered on these rifles?
Michael
Can you comment on how the muzzle end of the barrel was altered on these rifles?
Michael
- Mon Mar 21, 2022 3:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Argentinian
- Replies: 32
- Views: 2659
Re: Winchester 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine Argentinian
I had one of these guns here for repair. I have some pictures, but I need to re-size. Do you have a picture of the action inside? If it was converted to 4acp the 44-40 barrel won't work. You would also need the internal parts too. About the 45LC markings. That is not 45long colt. That 45LC down the...
- Tue Nov 09, 2021 7:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 94 question
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1849
Re: Winchester Model 94 question
Hello, You are correct. Based on the serial number the the rifle was manufactured during 1950. There is none of the original bluing left on the receiver and the wood has been sanded and refinished. Due to these alterations the rifle has little value in the collecting community and as a shooter you m...
- Thu Apr 15, 2021 6:00 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: You all might like these
- Replies: 1
- Views: 533
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:29 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 carbines with ramp front sight
- Replies: 2
- Views: 483
Re: Winchester 1892 carbines with ramp front sight
Anyone that has an original Winchester 92 carbine with ramp front sight post please post pictures in this thread or send them to me. Looking for markings Rear sight location from receiver face Long or short wood forends Type of buttplate ,carbine or model 55 serrated Hello Pat, I have seen more tha...
- Tue Mar 02, 2021 3:08 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1892 winchester
- Replies: 6
- Views: 950
Re: 1892 winchester
Hello Craig, The 44 WCF and 38 WCF saddle ring carbines have larger diameter magazines than those used on the 32 WCF and 25-20 WCF rifles. As mentioned the larger magazines are held in place by barrel bands which encompass the barrel and magazine while the smaller caliber configuration uses a single...
- Tue Jan 14, 2020 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Range Report, 106 year-old Winchester carbine 44-40 (photos)
- Replies: 23
- Views: 5459
Re: Range Report, 106 year-old Winchester carbine 44-40 (photos)
3 inches or less at 100 yards with an old levergun. That is plenty good for deer. I would have to get a lot closer for squirrel. When do you plan on killing a deer with it? That's hard to answer ... I have too many old lever guns waiting for their chance to go hunting. Kirk, You need to bring the r...
- Wed Dec 11, 2019 9:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Need a source for a M92 tang sight
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1273
Re: Need a source for a M92 tang sight
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/844804644 That one will definitely NOT work since it would require drilling an additional hole in the upper tang. Try looking at this website. They have several that will work. But you are going to have to really want one!! https://thea.com/Vintage-Gun-Parts-Lyman-Gun...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:14 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Snagged a vintage Winchester 44-40 SRC (photo)
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3463
Re: Snagged a vintage Winchester 44-40 SRC (photo)
Just got this in the mail yesterday. A fellow from northern BC contacted me and said he is responsible to sell off the estate of someone who passed away there. He sent me some photos of this very well-worn Winchester Model 1892 saddle ring carbine in 44-40, made in 1913, and offered it at a price t...
- Sat Dec 07, 2019 10:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Tried out my new 106 year-old 44-40 SRC (photo)
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1621
Re: Tried out my new 106 year-old 44-40 SRC (photo)
Very nice shooting Kirk. Bring the rifle down here t oTexas and it will Kill hogs all day long with that sort of group. Hit them right behind the ear and about an inch low and they tend to go FLOP!
Michael
Michael
- Sat Nov 23, 2019 8:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: First evening hunt of 2019 !
- Replies: 4
- Views: 651
Re: First evening hunt of 2019 !
10 rounds plus the magazine?? You plan on missing a lot?
Michael
Michael
- Sat Nov 16, 2019 10:01 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: which buck is better?
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1613
Re: which buck is better?
My feeling is that the second buck will look a hell of a lot better NEXT year! If it is that "close to call" let him walk and put some more meat in the freezer with another deer. How many set of antlers do yo ureally need?
Michael
Michael
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 9:09 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The Cosmos ... distances so vast they are overwhelming
- Replies: 32
- Views: 5035
Re: The Cosmos ... distances so vast they are overwhelming
one of my favorite thought themes... and then He saw that light is good . . . and proceeded . . . and the flora was established before sol was even created......put that in your pipe and smoke it charlie darwin ! 11 And God said, Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the frui...
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:55 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4507
Re: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
Thanks Michael. I'm not sure why there's such a disparity, particularly as the serial number doesn't appear to have been tampered with. I only paid $180 for it at an auction and it will still make an interesting small game rifle, albeit now with a few questions about its history. The original seria...
- Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4507
Re: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
Good morning, Based on the photos you sent me 16737 is not the original serial number of the rifle. The font style is not correct and the numbers too large for that range of production. In addition, the upper tang stamp on the receiver is not correct for a 5 digit gun. That tang stamp style did not ...
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:56 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4507
Re: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
Hello JFE, Can you send me a photo of the SN? Is it perfectly centered on the bottom of the receiver or is it offset left or right? My reason for asking is that according to the original production ledgers SN 16737 was manufactured during 1893 as a saddle ring carbine! It is possible that the first ...
- Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4507
Re: Win 92 25/20 project rifle
Hello everyone, I have an old 1892 rifle that I bought as a project. It's been on the back burner for a while and I think I should get this one going while I can still use open sights. It has all the features that I like in such a rifle: Straight grip Half mag with button mag Octagonal barrel No sa...
- Mon Apr 08, 2019 7:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now don't be alarmed!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1998
Re: Now don't be alarmed!
You guys are ALL totally missing the critical point here. " the fatal bullet lay flattened against the rock" It really does not matter what you shoot it through. The rock deformed the bullet and stopped it.
Michael
Michael
- Sun Apr 07, 2019 9:22 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Now don't be alarmed!
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1998
Re: Now don't be alarmed!
Just a thought. Death row possibilities???!!!
Michael
Michael
- Thu Mar 28, 2019 7:34 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 73 and 92: what were they made for?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2834
Re: Winchester 73 and 92: what were they made for?
Wow, thanks guys! Great responses, and the last one about it originally being a rifle cartridge sure was an eye opener and something I never realised. Debating on selling my M1910 Mannlicher Schoenauer to pick up a ‘73, but I don’t think I could do BP clean up... can they take light smokeless? Eh, ...
- Fri Feb 15, 2019 9:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Marlin 1894 versus Winchester 1892
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3794
Re: Marlin 1894 versus Winchester 1892
Hello David, I only collect Winchester so I can give a comparison opinion. I own 40 Model 1892's in all calibers and they are very fine rifles. The "modern Loads" are no problem to shoot in these vintage rifles since they are loaded to the exact original pressure and velocity characteristi...
- Mon Jan 07, 2019 9:21 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: earthquake casualty
- Replies: 44
- Views: 6539
Re: earthquake casualty
How in the world do you use that peep sight on the 25-35 rifle at the top? It is WAY to close to the eye isn't it??
Michael
Michael
- Sat Jan 05, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Stolen Winchester 1892
- Replies: 42
- Views: 4119
Re: Stolen Winchester 1892
I got a call from the gunsmith to whom I shipped my Winchester 1892 for relining. All he received was an empty box. I'm going to file a police report for a stolen firearm tomorrow but in the meantime I'm posting this here: Type: Lever action rifle Make: Winchester Model: 1892 Serial number: 100156 ...
- Mon Dec 24, 2018 8:04 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 71 model identification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1972
Re: Winchester 71 model identification
Hello You can not obtain a “factory letter” from the Cody Firearms museum for any Model 71 rifle. There are no existing production ledgers for the 71’s. The determining factor for checkered stocks is wether or not the rifle was a deluxe or standard grade rifle. To determine if the checkering is fact...
- Sat Dec 22, 2018 1:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 71 model identification
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1972
Re: Winchester 71 model identification
Hello 338,
If you will send me some photos of the rifle and the serial number I can definitively tell you what you have. Include all stamped writing and the sights. 2bitrifles@gmail.com
Thanks,
Michael
If you will send me some photos of the rifle and the serial number I can definitively tell you what you have. Include all stamped writing and the sights. 2bitrifles@gmail.com
Thanks,
Michael
- Fri Dec 21, 2018 6:37 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6926
Re: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
Re read your original post after the fact but have the serial number which is 59492 hope that helps! Thanks for the serial number. I will assume that the rifle has a standard round barrel and is chambered for Short, Long, and LR? The small upper tang of the receiver should be drilled and tapped wit...
- Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6926
Re: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
Local LGS has one on the used rack for $900.00 USD ( Bridge's sportsmen center ) very nice condition. appears to be tapped for a peep and they claim to have the original box .http://www.bridgesportsmen.com/UsedGunsStore/UsedGuns.cfm?FormUsedGunsMain_Sorting=3&FormUsedGunsMain_Sorted=&FormUs...
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:16 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6926
Re: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
Thanks for checking for me Sixgun. It is at the end of the range when the rifles were marked that way.
Michael
Michael
- Sun Dec 09, 2018 10:11 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 1892 Production Survey
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17963
Re: Winchester Model 1892 Production Survey
This is # 269815. 1904?? .44 wcf. I was told it came off a Indian reservation in the Dakota`s. It has a leather wrist stock repair, the hammer spur was broke off and the rifling is gone. Unfortunately it was stole out of my house in 2003 in california along with some other old western guns I had. h...
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 3:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 1892 Production Survey
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17963
Re: Winchester Model 1892 Production Survey
Thanks much Yooper2 for the PM with information regarding your rifle. I have added it into my survey. Any chance you live in the UP of Michigan?
Michael
Michael
- Sat Dec 08, 2018 6:41 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6926
Re: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
Good morning Sixgun, Thanks so much for adding your rifle into the survey. It is a 1941 vintage rifle and is correct for its SN range. The change from the short to long slide handle occurred around SN 44,000 and the tang was S&T for another 9000 rifles after yours. Any chance that there is a &qu...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 7:07 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 1892 Production Survey
- Replies: 48
- Views: 17963
Re: Winchester Model 1892 Production Survey
It has been 4 years since I gave this post a "bump" up the topic line so I figure it is time to do a bit of self promotion. I started my research of the Model 1892 rifles almost 8 years ago and now have collected data on just over 12,300 individual rifles. Yes it has take an unbelievable a...
- Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
- Replies: 38
- Views: 6926
Re: Winchester Model 61 Production Survey
It has been almost 5 years now since I started working on this research project. In that time I have now collected data on just over 5,600 individual rifles (1.6% of the total production) from all over the world. I can not say thank you enough to all who have helped and gladly given information on e...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 6:37 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1904 winchester 32 special
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3463
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 12:57 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1904 winchester 32 special
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3463
Re: 1904 winchester 32 special
My late uncle had a Winchester Model 1894 with a cresent buttplate,sadle ring,and what may have been a 30" 6 sided barrel in cal 32.40.This was the sweetest shooting rifle I ever had the chance to shoot.I had it appraised in the mid 80's and was offered $2,000 for it.Sadly it was reserved for ...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 11:43 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1904 winchester 32 special
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3463
Re: 1904 winchester 32 special
Never seen a six sided barrel on a Winchester. Might want to check and make sure the other two sides are still there. :wink: jb 8) Yeah. Every time I hear of a "hex barrel" Winchester I can clearly hear the sound of +/-58,000 geometry teachers rolling over in their graves. Winchester barr...
- Sat Oct 27, 2018 8:08 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 92 Issue
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2122
Re: Winchester 92 Issue
Good morning, It sounds like you are well on your way to a remedy for the rifle. Could I please get more information about your Model 92 so that I can add it into my research survey in support of an eventual reference book? https://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=606355 I will be happy to an...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 7:34 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 Question
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5366
Re: Winchester 1892 Question
Hello, The barrel is definitely NOT original to the gun. In addition the gun has been refinished as suspected.The sling attachments and inlay in the stock is not original. It is only worth what you want to pay for it. The next person may totally disagree. It had no collector value and therefore that...
- Tue Oct 16, 2018 6:31 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 1892 Question
- Replies: 24
- Views: 5366
Re: Winchester 1892 Question
Hello, Real Winchester rifles are only highly valuable if they are in their original configuration, no parts replaced or changed, and in high condition. ANY variation from that seriously decreases the possible value of the gun. If you are not a collector and just looking for a hunting tool then buy ...
- Thu Oct 11, 2018 6:35 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Hunt Report: Boar's Nest Oct 6 2018
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5186
Re: Hunt Report: Boar's Nest Oct 6 2018
You call driving around in a 85 acre pen with dogs chasing the hogs a "hunt"??? Not in my book. Sorry! And the guys in a big whopping 35 acre pen?? Oh wow, so hard to do.
Michael
Michael
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 7:23 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: How 'Bout This 1892
- Replies: 21
- Views: 2307
Re: How 'Bout This 1892
Just came in today down at Targetmaster from the giant collectors gun funnel in the sky. Naaaaa.....it ain't for sale. The owners dad brought it home from South Africa 40 years ago and just wants it cleaned up. 15" barreled 1892 Trapper SRC in 44 WCF. Except for the front sight and rear carbin...
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 7:39 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Palo Duro Canyon
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2819
Re: Palo Duro Canyon
We have visited a couple of times and it is a wonderful destination.
Michael
Michael
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 7:30 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 92 came home with me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2493
Re: Winchester 92 came home with me
Michael, sent a private message with serial number. Thanks for the PM with the SN. But I have maybe some bad news for you. I have that rifle listed in my survey as having been sold out of Carr Suctions in December 2016, Lot #67. BUT is was a 25-20 WCF caliber gun back then. Are you certain of the c...
- Mon Mar 12, 2018 5:43 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Winchester 92 came home with me
- Replies: 9
- Views: 2493
Re: Winchester 92 came home with me
Went to gunshow Sunday in Colby Ks. They had a good number of good to very good lever guns. Found this little 92 in 32-20 takedown for a very reasonable price so sprung for it. Finish has a lot brown in it when out in bright sunlit, the bore rates an 8 and the wood is very good. Hope I can get the ...
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 9:07 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 13 PROBLEMS WITH PORK
- Replies: 47
- Views: 11490
Re: 13 PROBLEMS WITH PORK
And I am an equal opportunity exterminator here in Texas. We can hunt them all year, all day, any method, with or without bait, use lights, thermal scopes, night vision. You name it I got it and use it. My favorite is a bow. Nice and up close and personal and quiet. Michael http://i265.photobucket.c...
- Mon Feb 19, 2018 8:58 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 13 PROBLEMS WITH PORK
- Replies: 47
- Views: 11490
Re: 13 PROBLEMS WITH PORK
Note: I found this on FB. It was posted by my SIL who makes money posting all sorts of things. I was wondering if those who know things here on Leverguns could verify or dispute what this article says. In other words is it truth in any way shape or form, or written by a muslim trying to cause troub...