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Nathan said
Michael,
I just bought 1892 serial number 277385. I don’t know if it’ll be useful for your survey other than just as a number in the list because it is currently, and will be allowed to continue, masquerading as a model 53 in 25-20. It’s still in the mail so I only have a couple auction pics. It does look to have type 2 tang markings. 
Nathan

  

Thanks Nathan,

I did see that rifle for sale on Gunbroker.  The original configuration was a round barrel, 1/2 mag in 25-20.  So you are not too far off.

Thanks, and Happy New Year

Michael

Nathan said

Bert H. said

Nathan said
Michael,
I just bought 1892 serial number 277385. I don’t know if it’ll be useful for your survey other than just as a number in the list because it is currently, and will be allowed to continue, masquerading as a model 53 in 25-20. It’s still in the mail so I only have a couple auction pics. It does look to have type 2 tang markings. 
Nathan
  

Hello Nathan,
Can you post (or send me) clear pictures of all the factory markings on the barrel?  I am very intrigued by the fact that it has a hooded front ramp sight.
Bert
  

Here you go Bert. I believe it’s actually just a Model 65 barrel and a 53 stock, a real serious Frankenchester. Someone remarked the barrel 92, trying to counterfeit some kind of special order I guess? 

  

My guess is that it is a factory replacement.  It has a correct “92” over stamp on the barrel and no “Oval/P mail order proof stamp.

Michael