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December 24, 2019
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Would appreciate any feedback on this Model 92 SRC, recently acquired from local auction. Manufactured in 1920. I believe this is a transitional firearm between the Model 92 and Model 53. Any input would be much appreciated
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November 8, 2011
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Could you add a photo of any markings on the right side of the barrel?
December 24, 2019
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There are no markings on the right side of the barrel
April 15, 2005
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There is no such thing as a “transitional” model between the Model 92 and Model 53, especially in the year 1920. Winchester introduced the Model 53 in June of 1924, ostensibly as a replacement to the Model 92 Sporting Rifle. The Model 92 Carbine (which is what you have) continued to be manufactured well beyond the production period of the Model 53, and it did not end until a few years after the Model 65 was introduced.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
December 24, 2019
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Thank you Bert. That was very helpful.
March 20, 2009
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Hello,
Sorry to be out of the loop for a while. I whole heartedly agree with Bert. Not a “transitional” rifle at all. There really are not any of those. The rifle has been refinished at some time and the lever incorrectly case colored in that process. It should be blued. The fluted comb stock is not common by any stretch but they are most often found on SRC’s or carbines (no saddle ring) and have 2/3 or 3/4 length magazines. Your gun was serialized within December of 1920 and may or may not have fully assembled in that year or early 1921.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
