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I just picked up this beater 
Serial number is 36,564. I like original stuff but it had this compass in the stock so I almost walked away. After looking at it I just couldn’t let a 5 digit 1892 wth that much original finish go to God know where. It still has case on the butt. It’s not as nice as my 3 digit but its the second nicest 1892 I’ve had the privilege to put my hands on guys. Couple of questions I have for you folk?
1. Any idea on the compass? Not in the letter.
2. Whatcha think its fair value is even with the early compass?
3. Would you save it for your collection?
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Mike,
It is a very nice clean Model 1892. The compass was almost certainly installed by a previous owner, and it does detract from the collector value, but I do not know how much. More than likely that number will be different for every collector who looks at it. If I was looking for a real clean antique Model 1892, I would consider that rifle if it was priced appropriately. I do not know what the appropriate value number is.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
Yes, I would keep it in my collection if I got it at the right price! That gun would sell on GB for over $2000, but probably it would not go to $3000. The only thing I don’t like about the rifle now that it has a compass is that the compass was not centered on the stock! Clean install though.
I’ve seen many old 94’s here in PA with compasses in the butt stock. I wonder if that 92 came from the north east?
My biggest worry is that north would always be toward the receiver! A very nice looking early 1892 for sure. All the stamp styles and locations are correct. Without the compass it would easily be in the $3500 range. I would keep it for sure. The compass looks on the old side so it fits with the look and feel of the rifle.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
Cool thing is compass works perfect. I’m wondering if the reason it was installed low was because the person was maybe left handed and it was a cheek issue? I’ll never know for sure. Anyone got an ide on who might have made the compass?
Very nice looking rifle that I would be happy to own too. I wonder how much such an alteration would detract from its value as well. I would have figured the old 1890 in LR caliber shown at the below link would have went for at least $1200.00, and even as much as the buy now price of $1700, which I thought was more than fair as well, but it appears that the bids might have been geared to the likelihood that the wood had been refinished.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=361818515
James
I generally do not like the idea of toying with original Winchesters, but that one is so nice except for the compass. If I were you, I might try to find a nice buttstock from about the same era and mount it on your firearm. Just a thought…
I have seen the same compass in other stocks. One was a savage 99, so an aftermarket utilitarian add-on. Im sure it saved many from getting lost as it was installed pre – GPS. I remember losing my compass in the woods and very nearly got stuck there overnight 1990 I went out and bought a GPS right away , and with no computer background , it was very cumbersone for me to learn, but in glad I did learn, rather than install compasses in my Winchesters !
PS Nice gun in a nice cal. I have been enjoying shooting mine at 200M lately
I dont think I would have a problem keeping it in my collection. The compass does distract some but still, it was personalized by one of its prior owners. I dont think you would have much luck finding an original set of wood in that good of condition, you just dont see it around anymore. Nice looking rifle.
1892takedown @sbcglobal.net ......NRA Endowment Life Member.....WACA Member
"God is great.....beer is good.....and people are crazy"... Billy Currington
I think it’s pretty neat. Very nice 92. My thought on positioning is that for a right handed shooter your wrist would naturally flex toward your body when you referenced the compass? If it were on the left side it would be awkward to reference by flexing your wrist forward. Make sense?
I have a 92 with a compass in stock small gold one works great#36558 rifle was taken to alaska during gold rush.My bet is most were game getters and of course protection.Compass met you got home not lost.I just know I would have one put in, if there was’nt one.P.S this is one sweet gun 38/40 octagon untouched .A true nail driver……. Winchester…one word says it all….
That is a very nice ’92. The compass looks to be quite old as well and a part of the history of a very nice rifle.
D.M.Z dave…… said
I have a 92 with a compass in stock small gold one works great#36558 rifle was taken to alaska during gold rush.My bet is most were game getters and of course protection.Compass met you got home not lost.I just know I would have one put in, if there was’nt one.P.S this is one sweet gun 38/40 octagon untouched .A true nail driver……. Winchester…one word says it all….
Hello Dave,
Could I get a series of photos of your rifle so that I might add it into a research survey which I am working on? I am glad to answer any questions you might have.
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=606355
Thanks
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
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