Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 steve004 on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183407 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183407 I wonder what's up here?  You did fix the link and it now leads to a M1892 .44-40 with the serial number the OP reported.  However, it is a rifle.  The link the OP posted (when it worked) went to a .44-40 SRC.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 17:17:54 +0000 twobit on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183405 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183405

steve004 said

twobit said

iamdman9545 said
Hi Michael,
The serial # is 700846.
Thanks.
Stephen
  

Thank you.  That rifle sold for $1600 in April of 2025 out of Hessney Auction.  https://hessney.hibid.com/lot/246271679/winchester-model-1892-lever-action-rifle?ref=catalog   The finish on the butt plate and metal end cap is obviously not original and the butt stock fit looks at bit weird.   I am surprised that it was for sale for $750!!  That might have been a scam and it just saved you $$$!!
Michael
  

Michael -
The link you posted leads to a M1892 .32-20 rifle.
  

OOOOOPS!!  I have made the change.  Thanks.  

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twobit said

iamdman9545 said
Hi Michael,
The serial # is 700846.
Thanks.
Stephen
  

Thank you.  That rifle sold for $1600 in April of 2025 out of Hessney Auction.  https://hessney.hibid.com/lot/246271679/winchester-model-1892-lever-action-rifle?ref=catalog   The finish on the butt plate and metal end cap is obviously not original and the butt stock fit looks at bit weird.   I am surprised that it was for sale for $750!!  That might have been a scam and it just saved you $$$!!
Michael
  

Michael -

The link you posted leads to a M1892 .32-20 rifle.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:53:15 +0000 twobit on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183403 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183403

iamdman9545 said
Hi Michael,
The serial # is 700846.
Thanks.
Stephen
  

Thank you.  That rifle sold for $1600 in April of 2025 out of Hessney Auction.  https://hessney.hibid.com/lot/239799030/winchester-model-1892--44-40-wcf--lever-action?ref=catalog  The finish on the butt plate and metal end cap is obviously not original and the butt stock fit looks at bit weird.   I am surprised that it was for sale for $750!!  That might have been a scam and it just saved you $$$!!

Michael

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 16:31:12 +0000 Commissioner on Opinions on my 1978 engraved Model 70. https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/opinions-on-my-1978-engraved-model-70/#p183400 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/opinions-on-my-1978-engraved-model-70/#p183400

IMG_3053.jpegIMG_3051.jpegIMG_3049.jpegIMG_2790.jpegIMG_2785.jpegIMG_2799.jpegIMG_2806.jpegIMG_2805.jpegIMG_3054.jpegIMG_3055.jpeg was to no avail. It has a beautiful engraved Bear on the bottom magazine. And high relief engravings all over it. I checked with Winchester and several engravings associations. I got a few leads, but they did not pan out. It is a 30/06.  Any ideas?

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:59:38 +0000 steve004 on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183399 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183399 Maybe it already sold?  There is risk to bringing up something like this here.  The increased attention (e.g. members and the very many lurkers) escalates the number who suddenly become aware of it. It only takes one buyer.

Not me by the way.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 15:49:10 +0000 iamdman9545 on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183395 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183395 Hi Michael,

The serial # is 700846.

Thanks.

Stephen

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:54:58 +0000 twobit on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183392 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183392 Sadly the link is not longer active so I can not reply.  What was the SN of the rifle?  I may have it in my survey already.

Michael

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:44:47 +0000 steve004 on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183383 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183383 As everyone knows, it's a shooter and not a collector.  I don't know where you'd find a .44-40 M1892 SRC for less.  The fact that it has a later barrel is a plus (given we've established it's not a collector gun).  That increases the likelihood the bore is favorable.  If it shoots with enough accuracy to suit your needs and feeds/ejects fine, it should serve its purpose, for minimal financial outlay. 

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 02:21:52 +0000 Bryan Austin on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183381 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183381 It is always worth looking at and checking it real good. Just because it is not a safe queen doesn't mean it won't shoot paper at 50 yards.

]]> Sun, 23 Aug 2026 01:35:09 +0000 TXGunNut on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183373 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183373 If your goal is to collect Winchesters pass on this one. If you want a shooter, check ammo prices and the bore. A better 1892 will cost 2-3 times the price of this one but it will be easier to sell to a collector when and if the time comes. They know they have a clunker and priced it accordingly. They may have a better 1892 or other Winchester available soon or at another store. They are happy to have it shipped to a store near you but I'm not up to date on that procedure any more. I bought several "shooters", had fun and learned a lot, but listen to the smart folks who tell you to buy the best gun you like and can afford. 

 

Mike

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:29:34 +0000 iamdman9545 on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183370 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183370 Thanks!  I appreciate the comments.  I've been down the 1911 handgun road of buy first and ask educated people questions later.  Don't want to repeat that mistake on the lever action side as well.

Stephen

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:39:17 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183369 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183369 I would say as long as you want a shootable 44wcf it should be ok. Has a lot of detractors as far as a collector grade gun. Stock is in rough shape and has been heavily sanded and looks like it was sprayed with tung oil. No finish on receiver and replaced barrel. Rear sight looks like it is a modern reproduction as does the front. Top screw on butt plate looks totally incorrect. On second thought I would get my money back.

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Bo Rich said
The featherweight has a polished extractor, as appears from the picture.  The Super Grade appears to be missing the Super Grade sling swivels, sight hood, and does not appear to have the proper gold bead front sight.  The pictures are not the best.  So,  I won’t add any more comments.  They would make fine hunting rifles.  After reading the description it states that a sling, and Super Grade swivels are included.  I did not see them pictured.
  

Thanks Bo I was hoping you and Lou would chime in. I think he is just looking for a couple of good hunting rifles and I had no advise for him on these, They don't have a lever. LOL! So thanks again and will pass this on.

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Kswin52b said
Thanks for the help! Well worth the 100.00! Shoots great and came with 2 mags!
  

Absolutely worth $100!  The bolt alone is worth more than that, and of course, the 2 mags are just icing on the cake.

Best Regards,

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