BRP

Let me ask this - how comfortable would others here be (who don't a regular FFL or a C&R), having one of these non-antiques shipped directly to your home?

Bert H. said
Tony,
I have observed a decent number of RIA's listing in the past year or so with the "Winchester Collectors Association indicates" statement, and I applaud them for doing so.  They also usually show a copy of the factory letter which is also greatly appreciated.
Bert
  

Bert,

Once again I'm in agreement with you, and remember you saying this. I feel we're the Era that's kinda in a transitional information period, and it's almost our duty, to do much of what members like yourself has been doing, and educating the masses.  Showing the factory letters, for verified information is important.

Tony

I have observed a decent number of RIA's listing in the past year or so with the "Winchester Collectors Association indicates" statement, and I applaud them for doing so.  They also usually show a copy of the factory letter which is also greatly appreciated.

Bert

https://www.rockislandauction.com/detail/4098/3001/antique-winchester-model-1892-saddle-ring-carbine-in-4440-wcf

In RIA's defense, I give them credit for bringing this to light.

Another way to look at this is to not even try to educate the past Madis quotes, and just list it as a year 1900 manufactured SRC!

Again, at least RIA, is listening to the many calls, from the members here, with the many hours of up dated information, from the timeless surveys and dedicated searches that are constantly being done.

Tony

Jeremy P said
Can you come back and let us know when they're live on the site?
  

He just posted a bad link. Unintentional I’m sure! I went to their website and am posting a direct link to their Winchester page. They do have about 15 pages of Winchesters for sale…

https://www.simpsonltd.com/products/category/Long%20Guns/page/1?subcategory=Winchester

If you could, closeup photos of these views would be very useful:

A view of the side (an elevation view)

A view of the top (a plan, or dorsal, view)

A view of the inside (an antral view)

A view of the inside, from either end.)

What I would propose to do is to take your photos and measurements and annotate the photos with the measurements, using Photoshop. Then, post the annotated photos here with full credit to you. 

If you would undertake the task, I'll PM you my personal email to receive the jpeg images. By all means, go ahead and post the measurements and your photos here directly, as well.

Thanks very much for your generous offer.

Bill

TXGunNut said

I like it, seems like flatbands are coming out of the woodwork this week.
 
Mike
  

Yes they are... currently, I have 2,726 of them documented in the survey!

Bert

Zebulon said

Jeremy P said

oldcrankyyankee said
I will ask this, please note the front sight hoods. They are not the same. Are they correct for the respective guns?
  

Bert beat me, but if you're interested in repops, this eBay seller has some good ones...here's the one you need: https://ebay.io/m/No0fTd
Be warned though the listing is kind of broken, it won't combine shipping if you buy more than one. Just call their store in Ocala, FL and they'll ship for $7 no matter how many. I have the number if you need it.
  

There were actually four (4) pre-64 Winchester factory sight hoods, designated, from low to high.
#3276 for the Model 94 and others
#3277 for the 24" Model 64 and a few others
#3278 for the Model 70 except for some obsolete calibers,.and 71.
#3279 for the Model 52 Sporting
JWA has published a comprehensive chart showing measured dimensions of these except for the #3279, specimens of which nobody could find to measure. 
The #3276 and 3278 are by far the most common, although genuine WRA parts are expensive. 
Seewin has said the 3278 actually looks better on the 52 Sporting and that is what I have on my 52C Sporting. 
I would want to know whether the Ocala relicas are made of formed spring steel or if they were investment cast. My experience tells me investment cast pieces that thin are too fragile. 
  

Zebulon,

I have a high condition 52B Sporting, that wears what I assume is the original front sight hood. If it’s helpful to you or Jeff or anyone else, I’m happy to dig it out for confirmation of originality, and measurements. 

That flavor isn’t what I actively seek either, but a deal is a deal… especially when it comes to Winchesters. 

Congrats 

Zebulon said
If you have bought one of these Ocala repros, stepped on it, and it did not crack, it has passed the Zebulon Test for Right of Continued Existence. 
When I can make it upstairs later today, I'll ask "Mother," my office computer, to find my copy of Jeff's chart. If it is in a format I can post here, I will do so. If not, I'll email.it you. 
I keep calling it Jeff's chart but I think it has a co-author. My memory fails me.

Oh I got you now, no, they're definitely formed sheet metal, doubt they're spring steel, definitely not cast parts.

Thanks for checking on the chart!