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May 10, 2024
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I am hoping someone can help with a problem I am having loading my 1892 44/40. This was found in a chicken coop completely rusted and over the last couple of years I have cleaned it and got it working except for one thing. I can only breach load, Loading from the side port the rounds do not seem to fit through the loading gate.
Also the carrier assembly does not seem to go all the way down when cycling. It sticks up preventing the dust cover from moving at all. You can push it down and the dust over moves again but you can see it scrapes the carrier. I have taken it to two different armorers and the first said live with it, the second said he is not sure but thinks the carrier is wrong and thinks it might be from a 32/20. I don’t mind spending the money on parts but I have no idea if this will actually fix the issue. Any insight would be helpful
I have pictures but can’t seem to post
sn 964225
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kt
March 20, 2009
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Please send the images to me at [email protected] and I will be happy to post them.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
March 20, 2009
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Here are your images.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 19, 2006
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When I first read this post, I thought perhaps the problem was internal rust and debris that needed a disassembly and good cleaning. Now that I see the photos, I suspect this piece has been assembled from parts and these parts probably do not fit together well. It looks like a gunsmith project to me.
March 20, 2009
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Looking at the second image of the interior of the receiver it looks as if the carrier is not positioned correctly. It appears to be angled and is not sitting flat and thus not allowing it to raise the cartridge into the chamber.
The wood and the barrel are obviously not original to the gun and the engraving is also not factory original.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
November 7, 2015
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Numrich? Can’t say I’ve seen that before.
Mike
November 19, 2006
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TXGunNut said
Numrich? Can’t say I’ve seen that before.
Mike
I remember when Numrich made .44-40 barrels specifically for the M1892.
May 10, 2024
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Thank you Twobit for adding my pictures. I have had it to two gunsmiths and the last one said he thinks it’s the carrier. I thought the ammo tube was not original and the barrel bands. I know the engravings aren’t original but I like them, you should have seen my face when I uncovered them cleaning it. As far as the carrier since I have not been able to get a round into the ammo tube I have no idea if it will raise a round to the barrel. Is it possible this is a 32-30 that someone put a 44-40 barrel on for some reason? When I look up the S/N it just says it was built in 1926 not the type.
November 7, 2015
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In my opinion you’re still looking for the right gunsmith. That gun could be a lot of fun if you can find one to get it running.
Mike
