Buck1967 said

Thanks Michael! I know it could be the light in the 2 different listing pics but is the wood even the same? Seems like a darker stain in the new pics and when I look at the new pics of the tang vs the originals it goes from a very tight fit to a loose fit with gaps? This post has been very educational and am appreciative of the knowledge being shared! Just my opinion but I think the original poster (Commissioners) motives here were pure. It wasn't that long ago, Bert and some of you were kind enough to share with me “Why” restoring a Winchester is a bad idea and should only be considered in a couple unique circumstances. Prior to that, I honestly thought restoring a Winchester would be a cool thing to do. I now know that is beyond stupid but most importantly I know “why” because you guys took your time to educate me! Appreciate everyone and apologize for my annoying questions. 
  

 I wouldn't be surprised at all if the wood has not been cleaned up a bit after the sale at Cody.  A rifle should have the same amount of wear on all of its surfaces if it is original.   Just think of how weird it would look for an old rusted and beat up old rifle would look if it had pristine and un scratched wood on it.  So in this case the opposite would be true also.  The original barrel was in pretty good shape so when the receiver was refinished the wood had to "catch up" to the now overall unmarked condition of the metal.  Hence the need to be sanded and refinished so that it did not look obviously out of place.

Thanks for your kind words.  I am always happy to help.

twobit said
Here is the rifle when it was sold on Gunbroker during August of 2025 by LS&G in Cody, WY for $1100.
Michael

Thanks Michael! I know it could be the light in the 2 different listing pics but is the wood even the same? Seems like a darker stain in the new pics and when I look at the new pics of the tang vs the originals it goes from a very tight fit to a loose fit with gaps? This post has been very educational and am appreciative of the knowledge being shared! Just my opinion but I think the original poster (Commissioners) motives here were pure. It wasn't that long ago, Bert and some of you were kind enough to share with me “Why” restoring a Winchester is a bad idea and should only be considered in a couple unique circumstances. Prior to that, I honestly thought restoring a Winchester would be a cool thing to do. I now know that is beyond stupid but most importantly I know “why” because you guys took your time to educate me! Appreciate everyone and apologize for my annoying questions. 

Michael

Buck1967 said

Bert H. said
Bill,
Just an observation for you to consider... your Model 1892 rifle most definitely does not retain "90% + or – original factory bluing".  The refinished (case colored) receiver frame retains 0% of its original factory bluing.  While it is highly likely that the hammer, lever, and the butt plate were originally case color finished, they also now retain 0% of their factory original finish due to being refinished.  What you have is an incorrectly refinished/restored rifle.
Bert
  

Bert for my own education do you mean it simply should not have been refinished/ restored at all or what was done was done incorrectly? Just trying to learn as it looks very pleasing to the eye. Thanks
  

What was done was done incorrectly... it should not be case color finished.

That is not only not original as other well known members have stated but it's UGLY!!! IMHO!

I've been know to tell it the way that I see it, and I'm too old to change that now!

Tony

https://www.coltforum.com/threads/colt-grips-and-repairs-don-furr.393499/

Buck1967 said

Bert H. said
Bill,
Just an observation for you to consider... your Model 1892 rifle most definitely does not retain "90% + or – original factory bluing".  The refinished (case colored) receiver frame retains 0% of its original factory bluing.  While it is highly likely that the hammer, lever, and the butt plate were originally case color finished, they also now retain 0% of their factory original finish due to being refinished.  What you have is an incorrectly refinished/restored rifle.
Bert
  

Bert for my own education do you mean it simply should not have been refinished/ restored at all or what was done was done incorrectly? Just trying to learn as it looks very pleasing to the eye. Thanks
  

I agree with Bert.  This rifle has been restored and not by an expert.  The case colors aren't right and the wood no longer fits the metal.  This is an example of a rifle that most likely will sell for less than the restoration costs.  But if you like it buy it. 

Bill Hanzel said
Buck1967, what state are you in?
  

Bill im in NC. Thanks

Bert H. said
Bill,
Just an observation for you to consider... your Model 1892 rifle most definitely does not retain "90% + or – original factory bluing".  The refinished (case colored) receiver frame retains 0% of its original factory bluing.  While it is highly likely that the hammer, lever, and the butt plate were originally case color finished, they also now retain 0% of their factory original finish due to being refinished.  What you have is an incorrectly refinished/restored rifle.
Bert
  

Bert for my own education do you mean it simply should not have been refinished/ restored at all or what was done was done incorrectly? Just trying to learn as it looks very pleasing to the eye. Thanks

Zebulon said
Tom,
Getting a real one that doesn't underlap the face of the Walnut butt will be the real trick, since the factory shaped the stock with buttplate installed. Something you didn't need me to tell you. 
How good is the appearance of the replacement steel plate?  Does it look "original" -' i.e. fit accurately? Like it was professionally done?
I recall Venturino relating how he shattered a hard rubber buttplate on a subzero day in the mountains. He fell, the gun struck a rock in the snow, and the plate disintegrated. 
Not to tell you what to do with your own but, if the rifle were mine and the steel.plate looked factory and was a "correct" option for the gun, I'd hesitate to substitute a reproduction plastic plate. The present plate likely replaced a broken original part and the owner decided to make sure it didn't happen again. That would be a legitimate part of the gun's history. 
If the steel plate is unsightly, that's another matter.
And you do need to show pictures to your friends. 
  

Unfortunately the current metal plate is not correct for the time period of this gun Bill. And it is not well fit. I don't  have pictures of the butt plate...But I do have one of the gun. I think I posted before but here is a little drooly for you

Pete Hynard said
Bill, there is a Model 94 RCMP Centennial Musket Commemorative for sale at Ellwood Epps Sporting Goods in Orillia, Ontario.  The price is $1,499 CAD (about $1,077 USD).  I attached a pic.  Here is the link:
https://ellwoodepps.com/hunting/firearms/winchester-94-rcmp-centennial-musket-commemorative.html?___SID=S
Don't worry about the finder's fee.  What are friends for?
Pete

Thanks Pete, that is a great RCMP but sadly not the one I’m looking for. There were 4 RCMP commemoratives made. The one you found, one made specifically for RCMP members, a movie model called the MPX and a rare Presentation model of only 10. I’m literally looking for a needle in a haystack but if I don’t look, I will certainly never find one! I appreciate the heads up and odds are if one is out there it is in Canada as they were a Canadian only issue! All the RCMP’s are special and the one you found I was lucky enough to get the #16 in an auction where I was fortunately the only interested bidder! For every one of those, it seems you get 10 the other way 😀 Thank you again my friend for sending me the link and appreciate the help!

Just an observation for you to consider... your Model 1892 rifle most definitely does not retain "90% + or – original factory bluing".  The refinished (case colored) receiver frame retains 0% of its original factory bluing.  While it is highly likely that the hammer, lever, and the butt plate were originally case color finished, they also now retain 0% of their factory original finish due to being refinished.  What you have is an incorrectly refinished/restored rifle.

Bert