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June 26, 2013
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Can’t edit the screwed up subject line–I hate the auto-fill on this tablet… Anyway, does the lever on this carbine look re-cased? To me, it doesn’t appear to match the wear of the rest of the gun. For instance, the butt-plate is completely silvered out. Just wondering what others think.
http://www.gunbroker.com/item/572035217
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Don
April 15, 2005
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Don,
The SRC butt plates were blued, and with typical use, the finish on the end of the butt plate wears faster than other parts of the gun.
Bert
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December 31, 2012
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Someone got a beautiful 44 carbine, CHEAP !!!! Yep, the butt plates were the first thing to go bad. Big Larry
May 24, 2012
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The buttplate certainly appears to be shiny and cleaned, and probably should have a similar patina on it as on the rest of the gun. Still, a beautiful piece of history!
James
September 22, 2011
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The price was $6025 plus shipping. Big Larry claims this was cheap. Do others think so? If so, what should this gun really be worth?
Also, NOT citing Madis, how many Winchester Model 1892 carbines in .44-40 were produced?
September 22, 2011
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Any comments?
RE: # of carbines in .44-40 & realistic value on this one if $6025 is not (or is) realistic.
September 22, 2011
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No one wants to take a stab at this one?
April 15, 2005
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mrcvs said
No one wants to take a stab at this one?
Your first question can not be answered… unless Michael wants to weigh in with his survey results.
As for the value, the sale price is realistic… as evidenced by the fact that it sold.
Bert
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September 22, 2011
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Awesome!
Thank you Bert!
I thought the same price was fair, but not a screaming bargain.
I did not know the number of .44-40 carbines was such a mystery. I thought this would be readily accessible data. Sorry for any inconvenience.
April 15, 2005
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No need to apologize for asking a reasonable question. Hopefully the CFM will someday publish the results of the various records surveys they have been working on. Michael’s survey should reveal a preliminary (approximate) production percentage that can be used to extrapolate a total production number.
Bert
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About a year ago I purchased a 1918 made 92 carbine in the same caliber and in similar condition for about the same price. I agree with Bert that this one sold for a reasonable price.
December 31, 2012
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Typical M1892 carbines and rifles in 38-40 and 44-40, were all sucked up by the Stembridge Hollywood Rentals. Every cowboy movie had them even back to Civil War movies. Many were beat to pieces, some plated and stripped down to look like M66’s. Back in those days they were cheap and available. M1892 44-40 carbines and rifles are a very sought after commodity. Very few exist any longer in 95% or better condition. Sadly, most are junkers that have very high price tags. Most are in the $3,500 to $5,000 range and at best are 80% with bad bores. I have seen them sell, yes, sell, for over $10,000. Those are very special guns. The M1892 is held in very high esteem by collectors. I have 4 all different and all 44’s and would not give them up for anything. Without actually having the said carbine in my hands, I think the buyer did very well indeed. Big Larry
