Tony

Brad Dunbar, just stated on the forum that they are in the mail, and we should receive them soon, as our patience is appreciated!

Tony

There is an additional method of improving a pitted barrel if the rifling is still present. There is a ceramic liquid that you swab into the barrel and allow to dry. When dry you take it to the range a fire a series of jacketed bullets that hardens and cures the ceramic coating, which allegedly fills the pits and pulls any sharp edges. How well it works I don't know. 

There are a lot of 1892 rifles in 44 Winchester but not as many in the condition everybody seems to want. As Mike says, it will take a lot of time and effort to find one that satisfies you and is semi-affordable. 

There is another alternative amd that is to save your money, eat hamburger instead of steak - until you've got the cash to bargain for a really nice one that will really appreciate over time. Make it the centerpiece. 

If you are like me, you can do that once but not twice....

twobit said

Jeremy P said
...I wish we had name tags (with our forum screen names?) to wear at all the shows so we could recognize each other....been mentioned before!
  

Just make one!
  

I've thought about it! Maybe Bert will send me a PM with the club's source for those official ones I see them wearing... 😉

Jeremy P said
...I wish we had name tags (with our forum screen names?) to wear at all the shows so we could recognize each other....been mentioned before!
  

Just make one!

slk said
I am wondering at this point what should a decent 1892 24” barrel crescent butt stock in 44-40 demand these days? I have that rifle in 25-20 and 32-20 and would like to have something in 44-40. I am looking for an old one and not reproduction one. I have not looked very actively yet but just wanted to get an idea of what to expect in price. Basically would like a nice shooter that is not beat to death. Not looking for anything close to mint but just an old honest rifle. 
Thanks
Steve
  

Hello Steve,

Most POS condition 1892's are selling in the $800 to $1000 range right now on Gunbroker.  A decent shooter grade octagon barrel 44 WCF sporting rifle is going to pretty easily go for +$2000 and one with a bit of condition will nudge $3000.  If you are serious about getting one it takes more than casual looking every few months.  Some serious looking is typically required.

Michael

TXGunNut said
You'll pay a premium for the 44WCF over the "lesser" chamberings so if it's a shooter you want then you already have the 32-20 and 25-20. I think the 32WCF is a great shooter but if you want something bigger the 38WCF may be a big bore without the big price, maybe spend the money you save on a higher condition specimen or ammo/loading components. 
 
Mike
  

That is good advice and likely true about the 44 being most sought after.  I was lucky to find some good specimens of 44 WCF early in my collecting searches. Years ago, when I set out to get an 'original' example of both Rifle and Carbine in each of the 4 calibers, it was the 38 carbine which proved most elusive. I had everything else covered for over 5 years before I found a nice 38 carbine.   Having said that, I did end up upgrading the 44 rifle years later.