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March 23, 2026
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Hello Folks!I’m very happy that I found out this forum.I live in Poland and there is a nice 1894 Winchester live action rifle in a shop to buy.Please, I need your help to identify if it’s an original and if it’s worth to buy. I know these anre only pictures but maybe some of you who are experts will know. The salesman says its original 1892 Winchester 32 WCF. Production year is 1894. It’s in perfect condition and so on. Here are some of the pictures of the rifle. Serial number is 8899 or 88199 wondering if this vertical stamp is actually 1 digit. anyway, when putting both numbers manufactured date doesn’t match what salesman says- it’s either 1895, or 1900. Please answer what’s your opinion about this rifle.Thank you very much for your help.
April 15, 2005
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The serial number is 88199 and that identifies it as a February 1898 production Model 1892.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
March 23, 2026
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Bert H. said
The serial number is 88179 and that identifies it as a February 1898 production Model 1892.
Bert
Thank you Sir for your answer.The serial number in 88199,not 88179 if my eyes see correctly.What do you think about the rifles,looking on the photos?Thank you,
Marcin
April 15, 2005
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mn79 said
Bert H. said
The serial number is 88179 and that identifies it as a February 1898 production Model 1892.
Bert
Thank you Sir for your answer.The serial number in 88199,not 88179 if my eyes see correctly.What do you think about the rifles,looking on the photos?Thank you,
Marcin
Correct, s/n is 88199.
The butt stock is not original to that rifle (it is a Model 1892 Carbine butt stock). It appears that somebody put the rifle in a bench vise which damaged the bottom of the forestock and receiver frame in doing so. The rest of the rifle appears to be in good condition considering its age.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 7, 2015
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Bore looks better than I’d expect for this rifle, I’d want to look into the breech to see if it has been relined. Can’t tell from the muzzle face. Shame about the vise damage, nice looking rifle.
Mike
April 30, 2023
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Those vice marks hurt my soul but I wonder if an original owner did that or someone who only viewed it as a utility tool with no cares for it…..I’m going to tell myself that at least. I think Bubba would’ve been kinder!
Still like the rifle….how is the Winchester market in Poland??? How plentiful are your rifle choices there?
