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January 27, 1992
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I have a similar ’92 rifle, that I purchased from Edward Ulrich, several years ago. Mr. Ulrich had worked as a “Winchester Rep” back in the 1950s. He claimed that the parts department had discovered “enough left over parts” to assemble a few rifles. These were offered for sale to Winchester employees in the on site “WINCHESTER STORE”. I believed him and purchased the rifle, which appears unfired. I either, got fooled or I did good. RDB
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Nice gun, one way or the other. I’m no “expert” but it sure does look good to me.
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April 15, 2005
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rogertherelic said
I have a similar ’92 rifle, that I purchased from Edward Ulrich, several years ago. Mr. Ulrich had worked as a “Winchester Rep” back in the 1950s. He claimed that the parts department had discovered “enough left over parts” to assemble a few rifles. These were offered for sale to Winchester employees in the on site “WINCHESTER STORE”. I believed him and purchased the rifle, which appears unfired. I either, got fooled or I did good. RDB
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Roger,
The barrel on your Model 92 is identical to those used on the Model 43 bolt-action rifles. I highly suspect that it has a “48” date stamped on the underside of the barrel.
Winchester assembled a very small number of late production Model 92 rifles with remarked 24″ Model 43 218 Bee barrels, so it makes sense that they did the same with a few of the leftover 25-20 WIN M43 barrels.
Bert
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January 27, 1992
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Well, I an learning to be more observant. Thank you for that! I owe that to your prompting and comments. I decided to view all the screws with a lighted magnifing glass. There isn’t one screw slot that doesn’t show having been turned! Also the magazine tube has a hairline split where the magazine plug screw goes through. The wood is proud and I can find no negatives there. I am pleased that it has the proper serrated hammer configuration. I hate discovering my past mistakes so late in life. I still love my Winchesters!!! 
RDB
March 20, 2010
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Lot 1309 was a cool little rifle, albeit a non-factory TD mechanism but neat in how it was done. Since my dad had it someone added the large loop lever, scope, and shortened the 20″ barrel to whatever it is now. Too bad.
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April 15, 2005
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rogertherelic said
Well, I an learning to be more observant. Thank you for that! I owe that to your prompting and comments. I decided to view all the screws with a lighted magnifing glass. There isn’t one screw slot that doesn’t show having been turned! Also the magazine tube has a hairline split where the magazine plug screw goes through. The wood is proud and I can find no negatives there. I am pleased that it has the proper serrated hammer configuration. I hate discovering my past mistakes so late in life. I still love my Winchesters!!! RDB
Roger,
It may not have been a mistake, but it would be interesting to see what is marked on the underside of the barrel.
Bert
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January 27, 1992
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Bert, For the most part, the finish is in really great condition. I hate to take the chance of causing any scratches removing the magazine and fore end to check the date. I do see the similar barrel markings on my 218 Bee Model 92. I will see if I can get a good clear picture of the two barrel addresses side by side. Thanks for your information. RDB
January 27, 1992
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A comparison of the barrel stamps.
April 15, 2005
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rogertherelic said
A comparison of the barrel stamps.
Both of them have the Model 43 style barrel marking.
The Model 65 barrel markings look like this…
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