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March 6, 2011
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A strange configuration indeed. If you wanted a compact rifle a 14″ would make more sense. Hold a round or 2 more, better sighting radius, very little larger. After all, you are not going to put it in your pocket.
December 21, 2006
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How scarce is a letterable 1892 18″ trapper
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April 15, 2005
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Henry Mero said
How scarce is a letterable 1892 18″ trapper
I am not aware of any published statistical data for the Model 1892 like there is for the Model 1894 (ARMAX Vol 5). Michael my have an idea based on his research survey.
Bert
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December 21, 2006
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I e-mailed Him but I haven’t heard back yet.
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March 20, 2009
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March 20, 2009
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Bert H. said
Henry Mero said
How scarce is a letterable 1892 18″ trapper
I am not aware of any published statistical data for the Model 1892 like there is for the Model 1894 (ARMAX Vol 5). Michael my have an idea based on his research survey.
Bert
After a bit of number crunching here is a partial answer. Within the first 288,000 Model 1892 manufactured there were 71 total carbines made with 18 inch barrel. 64 were chambered for 44 WCF and 7 chambered for 25-20 WCF. Beyond SN 288000 to the end of production I have found 8 additional SRC’s. 1 in 25-20 WCF, 3 in 38 WCF, and 4 more in 44 WCF. There is also one carbine (without a sling ring) in 32 WCF caliber. Any way you slice it they make up a VERY small percentage of of the total production.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
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