Winchester Collector - Forum: Winchester Rifles

Tony Ford on 1892 SRC sights?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:00:19 +0000

I shot my 1892 for the first time today. It was a great time. It grouped well but shot very high. At 50 yards with a 6 oclock hold it was 6 inches high on a 3 inch dot. At 100 yards it was 10 inches high. Are these the correct sights for a 1906 SRC in 44WCF?

I’d like to add a taller front sight blade.

Thanks, Tony

Commissioner on 1895 Winchester in 45/70?

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 00:31:55 +0000

You know how they spell assume? I just assumed it was for some reason?. I have two others in 45/70,but they are 1886’s. I have three 1873’s 2 44/40’s and one 38/40. The 38/40 was made in 1903. I have the letter. It’s in great shape.

TXGunNut on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:06:20 +0000

As there were 12 of them there's a slim possibility another will surface with generous provenance but those are very long odds, especially considering the likely destination for all 12. Likely stashed away in some forgotten locker in an armory but we can always hope.

Mike

Bert H. on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:09:58 +0000

Interesting, and as I had previously guessed, all (12) of those special order Carbines were apparently ordered and exported to as yet an unknown buyer somewhere in Europe. Hopefully a few more of them will surface in the years to come and help solve the mystery surrounding them.

Bert

Bert H. on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:46:30 +0000

426crown said
The Met has some nice rifles...................

Yes indeed... the Silver alone is spectacular.

Bert H. on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 18:44:46 +0000

twobit said
Here is a Model 1894 takedown frame on 30 WCF. I am surprised that they obliterated the SN. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24970
Michael

That did not become a legal issue until the GCA of 1968.

THREEDFLYER on Model 1892 Trapper - Value based on caliber??

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:33:39 +0000

Thank you Michael for the added info and the links to the two auction listings.....very helpful!!

twobit on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:34:17 +0000

Here is a Model 1894 takedown frame on 30 WCF. I am surprised that they obliterated the SN. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/24970

Michael

426crown on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 16:19:00 +0000

The Met has some nice rifles...................

twobit on Tiffany Decorated Model 1886

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:59:56 +0000

When you absolutely, positively, have to have a FANCY rifle! A friend of mine sent me this link. Rather interesting. https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/788199

Michael

twobit on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:52:06 +0000

TXGunNut said
Your patience and dedication has paid off again, Michael. If it wasn't for the ledger entries most of us would have never considered the possibility of factory engraving. The story behind this order could be very interesting.

Mike

The new/current owner just purchased the engraved rifle at an auction. I have asked him to try to reach out to the auction house on his behalf to see if the previous owner would/could help in tracing the heritage of the gun back a bit further. I also know another collector in France who is looking into anything that might point to older provenance. Hopefully there will not be too tall of a brick wall in the chase.

Michael

TXGunNut on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:21:31 +0000

Your patience and dedication has paid off again, Michael. If it wasn't for the ledger entries most of us would have never considered the possibility of factory engraving. The story behind this order could be very interesting.

Mike

twobit on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:17:04 +0000

tsbccut said
Michael,
Echoing Steve's post, this is fascinating information. Your work, along with the others working on various models, is greatly appreciated.
Tom

Thanks Tom. This one is especially interesting to work on. The variation in the usage of the barrel address styles does make me scratch my head at times. When I look at the Model 1892's these stamp styles change numerous times and not always consistently across the various configurations. Consistency was not a hallmark within the Winchester manufacturing process.

Michael

tsbccut on But they NEVER made them that way. 24 Inch SRC's!!!

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:59:35 +0000

Michael,

Echoing Steve's post, this is fascinating information. Your work, along with the others working on various models, is greatly appreciated.

Tom

Steven Gabrielli on 1895 Winchester in 45/70?

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:14:16 +0000

Oy. You even have 45-70s stored in the stock, and you stated they fit??