I recently bought a nice Model 1892 Rifle (for what I spent) at an auction for $950. I went through the majority of my points to confirm originality. I was pleased to see most of the points were checked off, except the barrel markings. I would give the barrel rifling a very good rating – 6 lands and grooves. The barrel is not crowned, finished flat and polished across the muzzle. My gun has not arrived at my house yet but here are the details:

M1892 Rifle – Plain Trigger – Full Mag – Straight Grip – Octagon 24″ Barrel – Caliber .38-40 – S/N is 256645 (1904)

The barrel, full mag, forearm tip, receiver and and tangs look consistent with each other. I know M1892 have caveats regarding their barrel markings

These received these pictures and they lead me to believe the barrel has been replaced for two reasons:

1. The barrel address has a Type 4 marking which was used on circa serial #350,000 to 900,000. I should see a Type 3 barrel address from the circa serial #250,000 – 350,000

2. I believe the caliber marking should be – Model 92 – 38 W.C.F.  This gun just has the 38 W.C.F.

Thinking through this, if all the M1892 barrels have a caliber marking, could this barrel be a non factory barrel?

Any guidance would be helpful. Not a deal breaker for the price I paid, but trying to figure out what I actually have coming my way.

Thanks, Tony