Horilka said

twobit said
Are you certain of that SN 780257?  I have that rifle in my data as a 25-20 SRC.  I have 4 images of the rifle but not its SN.  
Michael
  

I am not, Michael. I started compiling my list with SNs posted in this topic by late Richard Calver and added SN of my carbine. When I saw no feedback I searched the Internet for pictures / discussions on the subject and added several more serials however I did not save pictures, nor did I save any comments. 
God knows where I grabbed that serial, so let's leave it as "under question". 
  

I have seen it twice on Gunbroker.  The first time back in 2012 out of Sula, MT and then again out of Vinemount, AL.  I am feeling pretty confident that my listing is correct.

Michael

twobit said

Are you certain of that SN 780257?  I have that rifle in my data as a 25-20 SRC.  I have 4 images of the rifle but not its SN.  
Michael
  

I am not, Michael. I started compiling my list with SNs posted in this topic by late Richard Calver and added SN of my carbine. When I saw no feedback I searched the Internet for pictures / discussions on the subject and added several more serials however I did not save pictures, nor did I save any comments. 
God knows where I grabbed that serial, so let's leave it as "under question". 

Horilka said

Michael, crosschecking your and my list I found a serial that is not present on yours - 780257. So total number of serials is 11.
As for for monitoring Canadian market. I monitor auctions, some Canadians stores that specialize in vintage firearm, local gunshows. I plan to continue to share my finds with you and Bert (in case of 1894s). I suppose the only thing you can monitor remotely is auctions - go to iCollector, filter by Canada and Firearms/Guns type of auctions. Big 3 of Canadian gun auctions are Switzer, Landborough and Ward. Mind that descriptions are not always to be trusted. Last Switzer auction had 751585 listed as "DCP marked" gun. 
  

Are you certain of that SN 780257?  I have that rifle in my data as a 25-20 SRC.  I have 4 images of the rifle but not its SN.  

Michael

Horilka said

twobit said
Here is a portion of my spreadsheet that has them.  I would also be very interested in any local Canadian auctions or websites that I can include in my usual searches for ANY Model 1892 rifle for my survey.
Michael
  

Michael, crosschecking your and my list I found a serial that is not present on yours - 780257. So total number of serials is 11.
As for for monitoring Canadian market. I monitor auctions, some Canadians stores that specialize in vintage firearm, local gunshows. I plan to continue to share my finds with you and Bert (in case of 1894s). I suppose the only thing you can monitor remotely is auctions - go to iCollector, filter by Canada and Firearms/Guns type of auctions. Big 3 of Canadian gun auctions are Switzer, Landborough and Ward. Mind that descriptions are not always to be trusted. Last Switzer auction had 751585 listed as "DCP marked" gun. 
  

Please add Model 53s, 55s, 64s, 65s, and 71s to the list.

Bert

twobit said

Here is a portion of my spreadsheet that has them.  I would also be very interested in any local Canadian auctions or websites that I can include in my usual searches for ANY Model 1892 rifle for my survey.
Michael
  

Michael, crosschecking your and my list I found a serial that is not present on yours - 780257. So total number of serials is 11.

As for for monitoring Canadian market. I monitor auctions, some Canadians stores that specialize in vintage firearm, local gunshows. I plan to continue to share my finds with you and Bert (in case of 1894s). I suppose the only thing you can monitor remotely is auctions - go to iCollector, filter by Canada and Firearms/Guns type of auctions. Big 3 of Canadian gun auctions are Switzer, Landborough and Ward. Mind that descriptions are not always to be trusted. Last Switzer auction had 751585 listed as "DCP marked" gun. 

Anthony said

Anthony said
Michael,
That's a well organized spread sheet! Nice work!
 
Anthony
  

The old saying, KISS, that many of us old timers grew up with, is a good reminder to me, as I remember it often in what I try to do on the PC, as I'm a constant work in progress, but willing to learn and adapt in most cases every day!
I like you're format!
Anthony
  

It was a good exercise to do and I found I had entered SN 777700 twice in my spreadsheet.  I have amended it and the relevant posts in this thread.

Michael

twobit said

Anthony said
Michael,
That's a well organized spread sheet! Nice work!
 
Anthony
  

I am no Excel wizard by any stretch.  I can obviously search via different columns and progressions of columns to isolate a certain configuration or characteristic.  This is sorted on "Other Information" where i note Things like proof stamps of engraving styles or anything that is typically not consistent over the entire production and therefore I do not have dozens of more columns with info in very few of them.
Michael
  

The old saying, KISS, that many of us old timers grew up with, is a good reminder to me, as I remember it often in what I try to do on the PC, as I'm a constant work in progress, but willing to learn and adapt in most cases every day!

I like you're format!

Anthony

Anthony said
Michael,
That's a well organized spread sheet! Nice work!
 
Anthony
  

I am no Excel wizard by any stretch.  I can obviously search via different columns and progressions of columns to isolate a certain configuration or characteristic.  This is sorted on "Other Information" where i note Things like proof stamps of engraving styles or anything that is typically not consistent over the entire production and therefore I do not have dozens of more columns with info in very few of them.

Michael

That's a well organized spread sheet! Nice work!

Anthony

Horilka said

twobit said
That makes 11 in my database.
Thanks so much
Michael
  

Glad to assist, Michael. Do you mind sharing those here or in PM? I have only 8.  
  

Here is a portion of my spreadsheet that has them.  I would also be very interested in any local Canadian auctions or websites that I can include in my usual searches for ANY Model 1892 rifle for my survey.

Michael

Horilka said

Bert H. said
Have you ever observed or found a Model 1894 Carbine with the crossed pennants marking?  Thus far I have documented (55) DCP marked Model 1894 Carbines, all in the 720469 - 750448 serial number range.
Bert
  

Hi Bert. No, so far I found and posted here only three 1892 samples I found. I'm on the lookout of anything with military/LE/militia provenance, so I scan all Winchesters, including 1894s on all Canadian auctions and all local gun shows in Toronto area.  
  

As am I for the Model 1894s.  Currently I have (28) of the "City of Toronto" marked Carbines, (55) "DCP" marked Carbines, and (693) of the PCMR Winchesters.  I also have (328) of the WW I French Contract Model 1894 Carbines, (4) of the "BCP" marked Model 94 Carbines and (10) of the British proofed WW II "Lend Lease" Model 94 Carbines.

Bert

twobit said

That makes 11 in my database.
Thanks so much
Michael
  

Glad to assist, Michael. Do you mind sharing those here or in PM? I have only 8.  

Bert H. said
Have you ever observed or found a Model 1894 Carbine with the crossed pennants marking?  Thus far I have documented (55) DCP marked Model 1894 Carbines, all in the 720469 - 750448 serial number range.
Bert
  

Hi Bert. No, so far I found and posted here only three 1892 samples I found. I'm on the lookout of anything with military/LE/militia provenance, so I scan all Winchesters, including 1894s on all Canadian auctions and all local gun shows in Toronto area.  

Horilka said
Two more: 751585 (the lowest so far) and  781360 

That makes 10 in my database.

Thanks so much

Michael

Bert