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1892 takedown 32-20
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Darrin Smith
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May 2, 2021 - 12:42 pm
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Michael, 

I e-mailed information on my rifle so I thought I’d post it here as well. Hopefully you are off on a fishing excursion and haven’t made time for your survey!

I have #154172. The 1’s look like L’s.

It’s a takedown sporting rifle in 32WCF marked on top of the 24″ octagon barrel, type 1b barrel address & 1b tang stamp, no widows peak hammer, crescent butt, 21a front sight & 22b rear.

The stocks appear fancy with distinct tiger stripe in the buttstock.

Letter reads:

Serial number applied December 08, 1900

Type: Rifle

Caliber: 32

Barrel type: Octagon

Trigger: Plain

Takedown

Please ask for any other info or pictures I might add. I’d like to know if it’s in your survey. 

Regards,

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May 2, 2021 - 2:37 pm
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Those are a big help Darrin.  Thanks so much.  I bet it shoots like a dream.  The rifle shows very little use.

Michael

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Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation

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I agree.  Very nice ’92.

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Darrin Smith
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May 6, 2021 - 2:17 am
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Thank you guys,

I was pleased to pick it up. 

Darrin

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May 8, 2021 - 10:45 pm
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Looks like a very nice rifle.  Takedown 92’s are not what are routinely found.

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Darrin Smith
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May 9, 2021 - 12:49 pm
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The feature locks up very tight on this one as might be expected from the overall cond. I have a couple others that have a slight wiggle. Doesn’t affect how it shoots but is a little distracting. It appears the adjustment screws have been turned already & I’m having no luck tightening it.

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There is a video on this site showing the proper way to tighten the take down without turning the screws.

Shoot low boys. They're riding Shetland Ponies.

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Darrin Smith
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Thanks, 

I will look for that. I haven’t pursued it lately.

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