Hello, I’ve got a Winchester 1892 in 44WCF (44-40) that has no Winchester stamping on the top of the barrel other than the caliber. The receiver dates to 1914 (SN#707313). It has these markings underneath in the mag tube cutout. Has anyone seen this before? I can add additional pictures if requested.
Bert H. said
The barrel shows signs of harsh corrosion and refinish. The original factory markings on the top of the barrel were most likely obliterated removing rust corrosion and refinish preparation.Bert
Thank you Bert. After reading your reply i decided to do a little photo shoot of the whole gun for more context. I’m eager to hear your thoughts on it. Do the numbers or proofs on the bottom of the barrel mean anything to you? vs the model and year of the gun?
Heres more pics of the whole gun.
The serial number is not original (it has been restamped). The numbers and the other letters stamped on the bottom of the barrel are standard markings and are found on nearly all similar barrels.
The graded condition of that Model 1892 Carbine is at the bottom end of the scale. It has no value in the collector market.
Bert
WACA Historian & Board of Director Member #6571L
November 7, 2015
It has certainly been abused and aggressively refinished. Certainly has more character than most! Hope the bore is better than the exterior. Almost wonder if it may have been a prop gun.
Mike
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