Avatar
Search
Forum Scope




Match



Forum Options



Minimum search word length is 3 characters - maximum search word length is 84 characters
Lost password?
sp_Feed sp_PrintTopic sp_TopicIcon
Convert Short Magazine to Long???
Avatar
rbertalotto
Member
WACA Guest
Forum Posts: 103
Member Since:
April 18, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
1
August 29, 2019 - 1:22 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

I recently picked up a beautiful 1892 Take Down in 32-20. But it has the short magazine.

Is it possible to convert to a long magazine and still be able to convert back to short so the value isn’t impacted?

What would be needed and where could I obtain the needed parts?

 

Thanks

Avatar
1873man
Wisconsin
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 4703
Member Since:
May 2, 2009
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
2
August 29, 2019 - 1:56 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

If you wanted a full mag and converted properly with the tube hanger and a cut under the barrel lock the lever in  place you would be cutting the value of your gun significantly. Even if you left those features off you would probably damage the finish under the barrel screwing the tube in and out.

Bob

WACA Life Member---
NRA Life Member----
Cody Firearms member since 1991
Researching the Winchester 1873's

73_86cutaway.jpg

Email: [email protected]

Avatar
rbertalotto
Member
WACA Guest
Forum Posts: 103
Member Since:
April 18, 2012
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
3
August 29, 2019 - 3:10 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Thanks Bob,

 

I just realized I’d need to cut the barrel to add the magazine tube support…Not good!

Looks like I’ll need to keep looking for a long magazine takedown….either 32-20 or 38-40

I have a recent reproduction winchester 92 TD in 38-40……But its so pretty I’m afraid to take it out in the field and scratch it!

Avatar
rogertherelic
Santa Clara, CA
Member
WACA Member
Forum Posts: 935
Member Since:
January 27, 1992
sp_UserOfflineSmall Offline
4
September 8, 2019 - 1:32 pm
sp_Permalink sp_Print

Point for thought: As I understand it, short magazine guns are suppose to be a might more accurate than the full magazine guns.  Has to do with the barrel vibration caused by the bullet. I think it is referred to as harmonics.  Roger

Forum Timezone: UTC 0
Most Users Ever Online: 4623
Currently Online: Bert H.
Guest(s) 551
Currently Browsing this Page:
1 Guest(s)
Top Posters:
clarence: 7119
TXGunNut: 6463
Chuck: 5873
steve004: 5209
1873man: 4703
deerhunter: 2711
Big Larry: 2559
twobit: 2505
mrcvs: 2212
Maverick: 2042
Newest Members:
GunLegacy
tcwyb
spikemiller
ob98
Ricky Summer
Peter Cipollini
Jhark
Oldtimer52
parkerposy
rayhobbs
Forum Stats:
Groups: 1
Forums: 18
Topics: 14813
Posts: 132558

 

Member Stats:
Guest Posters: 2057
Members: 10048
Moderators: 3
Admins: 4
Administrators: Mike Hager, Bert H., JWA, SethJ
Moderators: Rob Kassab, Brad Dunbar, Heather
Navigation