Log In
March 6, 2011
Offline
“14 in 44 WCF caliber and 41 in 38 WCF” That is interesting.
November 19, 2006
Offline
twobit said
With a bit of time to kill this evening I dug into my data derived from the first 288,000 (almost) Model 1892 ledger entries. With regard to 12 inch barreled configurations, they were all SRC’s. There were 56 total of which 1 was in 25-20 WCF caliber, 14 in 44 WCF caliber and 41 in 38 WCF caliber. Any way that you slice it they are a rare configuration for sure.
I hope this helps
Michael
Thanks Michael!
That’s very interesting information. I would never dreamed they made 56 12 inch carbines. And of course, there were probably a few more beyond the #288,000 number and then some into the non-letterable range. Again, many more than I would have thought.
March 20, 2009
Offline
steve004 said
twobit said
With a bit of time to kill this evening I dug into my data derived from the first 288,000 (almost) Model 1892 ledger entries. With regard to 12 inch barreled configurations, they were all SRC’s. There were 56 total of which 1 was in 25-20 WCF caliber, 14 in 44 WCF caliber and 41 in 38 WCF caliber. Any way that you slice it they are a rare configuration for sure.
I hope this helps
Michael
Thanks Michael!
That’s very interesting information. I would never dreamed they made 56 12 inch carbines. And of course, there were probably a few more beyond the #288,000 number and then some into the non-letterable range. Again, many more than I would have thought.
I have found 5 additional 12 inch SRC’s while doing my survey that are above SN 288000. 2 of those are in 38 WCF and the other 3 are 44 WCF. Yes, there were more made than people think.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
March 6, 2011
Offline
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.
March 6, 2011
Offline
I am going to look at this gun. It appears only one 12″ 1892 has been entered in the C&R list. #408070. Hopefully it is in the letter range. I don’t know how difficult getting one reclassified as a C&R is now.
December 21, 2006
Offline
How scarce is a letterable 1892 18″ trapper
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
April 15, 2005
Offline
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
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 21, 2006
Offline
I e-mailed Him but I haven’t heard back yet.
W.A.C.A. life member, Marlin Collectors Assn. charter and life member, C,S.S.A. member and general gun nut.
March 20, 2009
Offline
Good morning,
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
March 20, 2009
Offline
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
