
June 28, 2017

Regarding authenticity, was the front sight on the above referenced rifle dovetailed onto the barrel? Believe the front sight for a Model 94 “Trapper” with a fifteen inch barrel (and other trappers) if authentic, was forged onto the barrel? The question precipitated by the difference in one being a Model 94 Trapper and one being a Model 1892 Special Short Rifle, button magazine.
The front sight for the above mentioned Special Short Rifle also has a small screw on the top right hand side.
Thank-you.

March 20, 2009

Richard Romero said
Regarding authenticity, was the front sight on the above referenced rifle dovetailed onto the barrel? Believe the front sight for a Model 94 “Trapper” with a fifteen inch barrel (and other trappers) if authentic, was forged onto the barrel? The question precipitated by the difference in one being a Model 94 Trapper and one being a Model 1892 Special Short Rifle, button magazine.The front sight for the above mentioned Special Short Rifle also has a small screw on the top right hand side.
Thank-you.
Hello Richard,
If it is a “rifle” the front sight would have been dovetailed regardless of barrel length or style. What is the SN of the 1892? Makes a difference for the screw.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation

March 20, 2009

Richard Romero said
Michael, 649862, SN applied 01/22/1912. Obviously, no other information available from Cody. Thank-you.
Thanks Richard.
Yes the front sight would definitely have the small set screw on the right side.
Michael
Model 1892 / Model 61 Collector, Research, Valuation
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