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Mystery model 1892
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June 23, 2014 - 7:42 am
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Trying to help out a friend that was given an 1892 model with a serial number that indicates it was originally made in 1911 or 1912. However it is chambered for the 30 caliber M1 carbine round,marked on the barrel,beautifully done and looks like a factory rework. Any way to find out more about this item?
Thanks Melvin

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June 23, 2014 - 8:59 am
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I can tell you this, the 30 carbine round was not developed until 1941 or 1942 so I rather doubt a 1912 vintage M92 came chambered for this round. Big Larry

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June 23, 2014 - 9:15 am
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I’m sure it was rebarreled or maybe converted from a 25-20. Just trying to find out if it was a factory job or by a very competent smith.
Melvin

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June 23, 2014 - 10:50 am
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I would bet anything that it never left the Winchester factory in that configuration.

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June 23, 2014 - 11:12 am
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Thanks for the replies,I’ll try to fnd out a little more from the owner.
Melvin

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June 23, 2014 - 9:17 pm
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I have seen a Model 70 Winchester that was factory chambered for 30M1 it was used by Frankfurt Armory for testing. It sold for a very high price.

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http://www.gunsamerica.com/966897002/WINCHESTER_70_PRE_64_30M1.htm

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