…high-cond lever-guns would be used in the same way. When I was interested in those kinds of guns, bore cond was at the bottom of my concerns. A model like an 1890 or 1906 I'd look at differently, because I wouldn't want one I didn't think would make a fair shooter; however, it would not make good
…have listed for sale on Guns International my model 94 pre war (August 1940) carbine 25-35 wcf.
Beautiful, all original Winchester model 94 Pre-War Carbine in scarce 25-35 wcf caliber for sale (gunsinternational.com)
It's in excellent condition. Price is negotiable if anyone
…morning,
Does anyone have a 1950's vintage catalog and can tell me what a Model 61 standard rifle was listed for?
Michael
…rifle cjs57!
A high condition first model (and I suppose early cc’d second model) are missing from my 1890 lineup.
Here’s a couple pics of the above mentioned rifle:
I’m guessing the rifle in the OP’s link will go
…msn.com said
Greetings everyone,
Does anyone have an opinion as to how many times a Model 94 can be cycled before it’s action will begin to fail?
Asking for no particular reason aside from curiosity of opinions.
-Mike
I…
…have no experience with the later 94's but do have a working knowledge of the Model 1894 and the levers Winchester made before it. The actions failed because of dirt, black powder, rust, lack of lubrication, and poor ammunition.
…among certain models of Stevens SSs & not regarded as a major problem. Shooters who have one of these do just as you described. Block & lever of my oldest…
…Stevens Favorite will "open itself" when I let go of the lever.”
Clarance the stevens favorite is a very simple action. Depending on the model I will use the 1915 as an example the finger lever is held in place by a spring and plunger that is actually in the extractor. The plunger pushes
…several times a week now. Bert has a ton of information from surveys on the single shot and 1894. The 94 book is a fantastic resource for that model.
Thank you gentlemen for the countless hours spent on surveys I can only hope more books come from these surveys.
Sam
…seen the shooter merely holds the lever closed when the gun is fired (which is the natural shooting position anyway).
Common among certain models of Stevens SSs & not regarded as a major problem. Shooters who have one of these do just as you described. Block & lever of my oldest
…msn.com said
Greetings everyone,
Does anyone have an opinion as to how many times a Model 94 can be cycled before it’s action will begin to fail?
Asking for no particular reason aside from curiosity of opinions.
-Mike
I
…everyone,
Does anyone have an opinion as to how many times a Model 94 can be cycled before it’s action will begin to fail?
Asking for no particular reason aside from curiosity of opinions.
-Mike
…and purchased. Scarce "A" variation 1908 vintage 3rd. model 22 short only. 1st one I have ever seen for sale. As per usual. 22 short bbls. are usually in bad shape. This one no different, but worn mostly
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…that the 32 and 25 WCF are too good in the field to give up, particularly for handloaders.
The particular trigger for my wanting a Model 92 was something that happened when I was about 12 years old, growing up in an industrial town on the Gulf Coast in the early post-Korean War years…
…modest street and the son of a West Texas half-Comanche ranch hand/oil roughneck was my best friend. He opened a closet and showed me the first Model 1892 I'd ever seen, chambered for a cartridge I'd never heard of, the 32-20. Said his daddy killed a deer every year with it. It was loaded , with
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….33's in a matter of days (referring to Tom's .33).
Winchester kept cranking them out right to the bitter end. The "late production" Model 1886 research survey that Mark Yecha and I have been working on is revealing many interesting details about the Model 1886s in the 146000 - 160000
…
Where are the pictures of your resurrected Model 1892 ? Inquiring minds want to know!
Bert
…black. The less bulky and dirty nitro powders let the primer residue get its worst licks in very quickly.
I have a weakness for oddballs and my Model 1892 25/20 has odder balls than most. Got it at a gunshow on the cheap after it had been thoroughly messed up by time and abuse, its last owner
…
Great looking 86. I have a model 1894 with the sling and fish hook swivels that letter to the gun. The patent date on the buckle shoud be January 12, 1897.
Al
…for a 1st Model 1873 lower tang and trigger.
…be auctioning my Model 21 Skeet.. engraved w gold inlay 12 gauge built in 1948 very soon.
Thus collector shotgun is in excellent condition from bluing to engraving
…said
steve004 said
cj57 said
Here's the link Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC in 50/110 with Factory Letter (gunsinternational.com)
It does letter as a .50 carbine and it is antique
…said
cj57 said
Here's the link Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC in 50/110 with Factory Letter (gunsinternational.com)
It does letter as a .50 carbine and it is antique
…said
Bert, I own a Model 64 Deer Rifle chambered in .30 W.C.F. serial 1560219, 1949, 24" barrel, Lyman 56H receiver sight. WRA sight blank fitted into rear sight…
…wood 98%-99%, receiver 95% with slight flaking on receiver bottom where grasped. Barrel about 97%-98%.
Thanks,
Bill
Hello Bill,
Your Model 64 Deer Rifle was manufactured in early February 1949 based on my research survey, and it is a new entry in the survey.
Thanks for posting!
… I own a Model 64 Deer Rifle chambered in .30 W.C.F. serial 1560219, 1949, 24" barrel, Lyman 56H receiver sight. WRA sight blank fitted into rear sight
…said
Here's the link Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC in 50/110 with Factory Letter (gunsinternational.com)
It does letter as a .50 carbine and it is antique
…s the link Winchester Model 1886 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC in 50/110 with Factory Letter (gunsinternational.com)
…cost you about 15% more unless YOUR desire, which is what drives the perceived value, is greater for one or the other. Approximately 10% of the Model 1892 sporting rifles were fitted with takedown frames. But rarity does not alone drive value. Otherwise round barrel sporting rifle would be much
…cost you about 15% more unless YOUR desire, which is what drives the perceived value, is greater for one or the other. Approximately 10% of the Model 1892 sporting rifles were fitted with takedown frames. But rarity does not alone drive value. Otherwise round barrel sporting rifle would be much
…cost you about 15% more unless YOUR desire, which is what drives the perceived value, is greater for one or the other. Approximately 10% of the Model 1892 sporting rifles were fitted with takedown frames. But rarity does not alone drive value. Otherwise round barrel sporting rifle would be much
