Another 1892 followed me home

Started by Roscoe Coles, August 13, 2021, 11:36:26 PM

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Roscoe Coles

A buddy called me the other day to say that a 1907 mfd. Winchester 1892 round barrel rifle in 38-40 had come into his shop.  Oddly, there is not much market for western guns where he is, which has led to some interesting purchases over the years. I couldn't pass it up at the asking price (read the tag). It's far from pristine, it's got a pattern on the receiver that I think is the result of it being stored in a damp fabric case at some time, but the wood and barrel are good. It's getting shipped to my FFL and will join a gray SRC in 44-40 and a really nice octagon 32-20 rifle.  Oddly, this is the first 38-40 I have ever bought.  Its a good caliber, but I like 44-40.  It's a good thing I don't need to shoot it as brass is scarce at the moment.

Black River Smith

Roscoe,

I am jealous.  For the last 2 years I have been interested in acquiring an 1892 designed 38/40 chambered octagon Rifle.  I even thought of relining an old Rossi in 44/40.  I already load for the 38/40 in a SAA Cimarron but then decided I really would like a rifle to match.

When I started CAS in the early 90's, I was offered a Win1892 in 38/40 for $312, but passed because I wanted a Win1873, instead.  Prices in my area are now much higher than what you indicate.

You are a lucky man.  Congrats on an original.
Black River Smith

Roscoe Coles

Thanks, I hope it's as described. Prices on 92s are a lot higher than this one up here as well, so at this price couldn't really pass it up.  Shipping, brass, dies, and bullets will drive the project up a bit, but still worth it.  Actually, it's coming up with an H&R officers model trapdoor that was already coming, so the shipping was factored in. 38-40 is a good round, just not one I normally use.  Of course, if it's nice, I will have to find a 38-40 colt to go with it...

JOG

That is one hell of a deal for a real Winchester 92!
That's the price for a used Rossi around these part's!
Congratulations you stole it!

Roscoe Coles

I had to wait a bit to get it shipped, but I picked it up from the shop this afternoon.  It's an honest gun with a good bore and quite a bit of blue on the barrel.  Very happy to get it.  Now I need to find some brass and dies...

Black River Smith

Still jealous but congrats that it is a nice condition rifle for that REALLY great price.

If you find another like that and don't want it, let me know. ;D ;D
Black River Smith

Trailrider

Quote from: Roscoe Coles on October 06, 2021, 10:49:05 PM
I had to wait a bit to get it shipped, but I picked it up from the shop this afternoon.  It's an honest gun with a good bore and quite a bit of blue on the barrel.  Very happy to get it.  Now I need to find some brass and dies...
If you have some .44-40 brass you could neck it down carefully.  Might even be able to do it just stuffing it carefully into a .38-40 sizing die.
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Blackpowder Burn

If you want to send it to me, I'll load and test some ammo with it.  It can also visit with my '92's in 44 WCF and 32 WCF! ::)
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Roscoe Coles

I have a lot of 44-40 brass so if push comes to shove I can make do. But, I wouldn't like to mix them up so I would prefer some properly head-stamped brass. I will order some Starline next time I run across it. 

It's getting familiar with my 44-40 92 carbine and 32-20 92 rifle, not to mention all my other winchesters (a couple of which are shown below) so I think it will stay at home, but thanks for the offer. :D.  It's the 92  at the top with the round barrel. 

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