Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/ Simple:Press Version 6.11.14 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.

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:05:08 +0000 JWA on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183347 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183347

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,

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 19:24:57 +0000 Kswin52b on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183345 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183345 Thanks for the help! Well worth the 100.00! Shoots great and came with 2 mags!

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 18:47:27 +0000 JWA on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183338 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183338 I agree with everyone else, it has for sure been drilled and tapped outside the factory and polished, reblued also.  You have a shooter-grade rifle so you can make any changes you want to it with a clear conscious.

Best Regards,

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:08:06 +0000 iamdman9545 on Winchester 1892 .44-40. What say you? https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183332 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-1892-44-40-what-say-you/#p183332 Hi guys.

Long term lurker, first time poster.  I've got a line on a Winchester 1892 SRC for $750 plus tax at a Bass pro shop.  I've got the gun on hold with a refundable deposit and would like to get your thoughts before moving forward

Serial number indicates 1910 production.  Barrel definitely has been replaced with a later barrel.  Kind of stumped on what the "E" near the serial number indicates.

Would love to know your thoughts on what's good about it, what's wrong, and would you move forward with a purchase if it was your $750?  Let's assume bore is in good condition and able to be shot.

Link to photos on bass pro site is here:

https://www.basspro.com/p/102116882

Thanks!

Stephen

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:17:52 +0000 Steven Gabrielli on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183330 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183330 Also, if you’re measuring barrel length, close the bolt, insert cleaning rod down the barrel until it bottoms out. Mark the rod at the crown, remove and measure. You never know with the old rifles who mucked with what.

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:47:25 +0000 Jeremy P on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183327 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183327 Agreed, not factory. Metal looks refinished to me also based on those proof marks. Nice rifle though for shooting!

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:35:06 +0000 Bo Rich on Looking for opinions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/looking-for-opinions/#p183325 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/looking-for-opinions/#p183325 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.

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:12:33 +0000 426crown on Looking for opinions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/looking-for-opinions/#p183324 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/looking-for-opinions/#p183324 They also have an 1886  45-70  SN 78, think the price is too high--lack of condition, but 2 digit SN--Bill

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:01:01 +0000 Blue Ridge Parson on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183322 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183322 The hole drilled through the Winchester proof mark demonstrates conclusively that the rifle has been altered after it left the Winchester factory.

BRP

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:59:55 +0000 oldcrankyyankee on Looking for opinions https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/looking-for-opinions/#p183320 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/looking-for-opinions/#p183320 I was approached yesterday by a customer of mine asking me my opinion on 2 model 70's. Of course I had to tell him I am not well versed in the world of 70's. But I did tell him I would reach out to fellow members here for their thoughts. so here they are.

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/139/lot/106326/Winchester-Pre-64-Model-70-Featherweight-Bolt-Action-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F139%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D1%26featured%3D0%26key%3Dwinchester

https://live.amoskeagauction.com/lot-details/index/catalog/139/lot/106342/Winchester-Pre-64-Model-70-Super-Grade-Bolt-Action-Rifle?url=%2Fauctions%2Fcatalog%2Fid%2F139%3Fpage%3D1%26view%3Dlist%26catm%3D2%26order%3Dorder_num%26xclosed%3D1%26featured%3D0%26key%3Dwinchester

I know there isn't alot of pictures of them, But I said I would try. Thanks 

]]> Sat, 22 Aug 2026 10:25:05 +0000 Steven Gabrielli on Winchester model 69 help! https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183319 Winchester Rifles https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-rifles/winchester-model-69-help/#p183319 No that is not a factory installed scope.

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