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Model 1892 32.20
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Thought I stumbled onto a circa 1919, 32WCF that someone listed as a 32.20, but sadly, no.  I think the WCF designation was used until the ’60s and I’m guessing the front sight is aftermarket….  Still might buy it just because I like the look.  Probably not, though.  I’m guessing the original barrel was toast and a previous owner used what they could get.  Found it interesting enough to post the pictures:

Regards, Ron

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Ron,

Winchester dropped the “W.C.F.” and changed it to “32-20 WIN.” in June of the year 1948. It was later shortened to “32 WIN.”

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Ron,

LOTS of thing wrong with that rifle!!   The barrel has no Winchester markings on it.  The fore end is a carbine style but there is no saddle ring on the receiver.  The butt stock is not original to the gun.  And the whole pile of pieces has been refinished.  I would pass on it at at any price.

Michael

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Yep, agree 100%,

, already passed….   I just like a rifle with a short magazine…..

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