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February 27, 2020
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Picked up my new 1892 carbine today. Serial Number 750540
Buying it I thought the receiver had been cold blued or something, but now I have it home I seems strange the only the left side of the receiver looks like it has been messed with. What do you think? Is this a very old attempt to reblue the receiver?
July 8, 2012
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Looks like natural aging to me.
March 20, 2009
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I agree that the receiver is “naturally aged” by use. The ring on the left side does tend to protect that side from the wear associated with handling and loading abuse that the right side encounters.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
February 27, 2020
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Oh that’s great thanks for that, I’ve just never seen a receiver have a small uneven patch of bluing like this.
Here’s a better photo of that side
November 7, 2015
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I can’t recall seeing an Aussie 1892 that’s led a easy life. Looks honest to me.
Mike
That wear pattern is exactly what I would expect to see from right handed person or persons toting this gun.
July 16, 2013
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Aussie Owen said
Buying it I thought the receiver had been cold blued or something, but now I have it home I seems strange the only the left side of the receiver looks like it has been messed with. What do you think? Is this a very old attempt to reblue the receiver?
Stinger marked full mag carbines are not easy to find. nice one Chris
February 28, 2008
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I’m just curious about what the “stinger” designation means.
I see that it is marked on the barrel.
July 16, 2013
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jampard said
I’m just curious about what the “stinger” designation means.I see that it is marked on the barrel.
The Stinger, was factory marked for Brisbane Aust gun shop owned by Perry Bros.
