Fall 2022 • WINCHESTERCOLLECTOR.ORG | 29 was known for marking their guns with an “S” mark yet none of these octagon barrel carbines known today are noted to have any special markings. While today’s collectors generally refer to these guns as “Movie Guns,” based on this limited evidence, perhaps they should be more appropriately referred to as “Wild West Show Guns.” Regardless as to what they are referred to, they are an interesting configuration with a lot of curb appeal. It appears they were not used on movie sets and were parts clean-up guns with an unknown quantity produced. If anyone knows of any additional octagonbarrel Model 92 carbines, please email me at Rob@ RobKassab.com with the serial number(s) along with any photos and available documentation. Above: A Promotional poster featuring Col. Tim McCoy and tickets for his shortlived Wild West Show. Left: A signed studio photo of McCoy, used for a Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey poster. McCoy is holding a what appears to be a Model 92 Saddle Ring Carbine with octagon barrel in the same configuration as s/n 954946.
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