Thanks for the extra explanation, as I surly do value that as I'm sure others will!

Tony

Other than the PR records, there are no surviving records beyond May 1907.

Per the PR records, Winchester serialized 25,912 Model 94 receiver frames in the year 1928 (several thousand of which were assembled as Model 55 rifles). Per my extrapolation table (derived from the current survey totals), of the 25,912 total Model 94 & 55 guns manufactured in the year 1928, Model 94 Carbines made up 17,383 (67%) of the total production.

Thus far, I have surveyed & documented 793 (3.06%) of the 25,912 total rifles & carbines manufactured in the year 1928 (see the table below).  Of that total, 638 are Model 94s, with 532 of them being Carbines, 92 of which are 94/95 Hybrids.  

Bert

That's beautiful work, and very time consuming I'm sure. I like the Excel spread sheet format. 

You indicate you have the 92 documented of the possible 1306 that we're most likely manufactured. With 20,702 numbers between the first serial numbered example in the combined members Survey, and the last serial numbered example. I'm thinking with you're documented research, and the information based on factory records and polishing room records, on the other 19396 remaining examples, which probably had longer barrels, including the known examples and the unknown examples, from surveys. The remaining 1306 having the 20 inch barrels and or the possible 21.75" barrel.  Was this barrel length in the records, indicating a possible Hybrid? 

Tony,

Currently, I have documented (92) of the (1,306) Model 94/95 hybrids that were most likely manufactured. 

By you stating, "Most likely manufactured", it has me wondering, and as Collector/owners of these or possible owners of these, many like to pursue the rare things that might be out there. Being mfg. in 1928, it makes these possibly easier to pursue and maybe something to stumble upon at a gun show vs. say an Antique Winchester that is already harder to find than the proverbial Hens teeth!

You're work along with the others is truly appreciated!

Tony

tsbccut said
Thank you Michael. Great information.
Do you have data that addresses the octagonal barrel part of the question?
What percentage of total 1892-1941 production were sporting rifles?
Tom
  

84% of the 44 WCF takedown frames have octagon shaped barrels.  Sporting rifles made up 70% of the total production.

Michael

Do you have data that addresses the octagonal barrel part of the question?

What percentage of total 1892-1941 production were sporting rifles?

Tom

Currently, I have documented (92) of the (1,306) Model 94/95 hybrids that were most likely manufactured.  Based on the serial numbers and their associated PR dates, I believe that Winchester assembled all of them very late in the year 1928.  As of now, all (92) found thus far have a 1928 PR date, with the vast majority of them in the late May to early October time period.  The tables below are a snap-shot of my current Excel survey file.

Bert

tsbccut said
A question probably most easily answered by Michael. How uncommon is a Model 92 takedown standard Sporting rifle with octagonal barrel in .44 W.C.F.?
 
Thanks,
Tom
  

Hello Tom,

It is interesting to see the distribution of the various calibers as presented in takedown frame rifles.  I have calculated this a couple of times as I continue to gather more samples in my survey.  Approximately 10% of all sporting rifles were manufactured with takedown frames.  The relative popularity is inverse to the caliber size. 

25-20 WCF 39%

32 WCF 29%

38 WCF 16%

44 WCF 15%

I hope this helps

Michael

Thanks,

Tom

Like Henry said, you're not considered old around here, as we all enjoy the Hobby, and share the info. as much as we can, as you said you noticed as a guest.

Showing some pictures of you're Winchesters wouldn't hurt anybody's feelings, and it will help you get acclimated to the format for sharing pics. here also. 

Who knows you might pick up a few tips or pointers on something that you weren't sure or didn't know about. Some very knowledgeable, and unselfish collectors show up here!

Tony

Looking back at the many posts and comments I feel it's important to take notice on the research that has been done here by many and the ongoing and further research that Bert is doing. 

In some of the earlier posts, as I have an advantage of looking back, I didn't see where anyone referenced a time of original 1928 production period of these very special and interesting Hybrid 94/95 rifles. My point being that it's no secret to when the economy at that time started to depress, as "The Great Depression", was looming. One of the greater Winchester Referencing books, that many have refereed to here on the Forum, is "The Gun that Won the West, by Harold Williamson. In it he shows and explains with many factual informative historical versions of time how the Great Winchester Corporation, not only started but survived during many tough times, as was the case in point, " The Great Depression", Era!  

Bert,

I was wondering what you're updated survey on this subject indicates, and feel members pics wouldn't be a bad thing to add here also.

Tony

Chuck said
I packed up all the info I had about the Peelers.  I know I have some pictures of some brands.  If I find them I will post them. 
  

Thanks, Chuck. 

Tony

Whether it checks out or not, I like the old school Carbine. Congrats, and enjoy shooting it!

Tony