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July 19, 2013
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I’m trying to find the possibilities of scopes on a 1892 rifle made in 1920 ( 905673 ) . The left side screw holes are 2 1/2” apart, center to center. I’m not sure when Winchester stopped making scopes and brought in others. If not a Winchester scope , what might have been a possible alternative offered, or available ? One catch is non – factory stock with extra high flute. Can barely use factory sights due to height. Very probable a non-factory addition. Sorry, don’t have a picture at this time.
Bill
November 1, 2013
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Only scope maker still advertising that kind of side-mount in 1920 was Wm. Malcolm, though by then they were considered rather old fashioned. That high-comb stock is a reliable indication the gun was intended for use with a scope.
March 20, 2009
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Blueliner said
I’m trying to find the possibilities of scopes on a 1892 rifle made in 1920 ( 905673 ) . The left side screw holes are 2 1/2” apart, center to center. I’m not sure when Winchester stopped making scopes and brought in others. If not a Winchester scope , what might have been a possible alternative offered, or available ? One catch is non – factory stock with extra high flute. Can barely use factory sights due to height. Very probable a non-factory addition. Sorry, don’t have a picture at this time.Bill
Good morning,
I saw that rifle listed in the June auction at Morphy but it is not shown in the “prices realized” listing for that sale. The stock definitely does not look original along with the plating and engraving. It’s interesting that someone went to all the trouble and expense to have the plating and engraving done and then cover up most of it with the side mount scope.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
July 19, 2013
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Michael,
Thanks for your comment. The rifle sold in a Pennsylvania auction over the weekend. Seems definitely a replacement stock and customized. The engraving is the interesting part. Still trying to find scope possibilities in addition to what Clarence offered.
Thanks for the input.
Bill
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