The lever addiction got me again.

Started by Buckaroo Lou, April 09, 2024, 10:49:33 AM

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Buckaroo Lou

The bug bit me again and my latest Winchester/Miroku rifle is an 1892 Limited Series Deluxe Takedown in 45 Colt with a 20" barrel. I cannot find this rifle catalogued anywhere. I did find an article on the internet that said the rifle was issued in 2008 in calibers .357 mag, .44 mag, 44-40, and 45 Colt. The article stated there were 231 issued with a 24" barrel and 231 with a 20" barrel. A trapper with a 16" barrel came later. I don't know how many Trappers were issued. Also, this rifle is not listed in the Blue Book of Gun Values. I am thinking this was one of Davidson's limited issue rifles and if so, I think the MSRP was somewhere around $1899 but not certain. I am almost certain the rifle is unfired as the breach and bolt face are perfectly clean. Absolutely no evidence it has been fired. A friend who works at one of my LGS called me yesterday and told me a guy was wanting to trade it for something else and that it had belonged to his deceased father. I had told my friend only a couple of days before to be on the lookout for one of the new Winchesters in a trapper takedown because I was interested in one. Not the greatest looking wood but not bad either. I know this isn't a trapper but is what they now refer to as a short rifle. I'll just continue to be on the lookout for a trapper.
A man's true measure is found not in what he says but in what he does.

Black River Smith

Looks very nice and hopefully it is unfired.

Enjoy!
Black River Smith

Abilene

The wood looks good, especially the right side.  Nice find.

Coffinmaker


:) Lou  ;)

That Rifle be Right Yummy you betcha.  GREAT find  :o

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