Hopefully this educated gun community can help — looking for 25-20 WCF ammo & history on my Winchester 1892 Trapper

[brayden204]

Hopefully this educated gun community can help—does anyone have guidance on finding 25-20 WCF ammo and maybe some insight into its history and use?

I recently inherited a Winchester 1892 Trapper (take-down) chambered in 25-20 WCF, serial number 361536 (manufactured in 1906). It’s about 6–7/10 overall condition with a very clean action and furniture. My great-grandfather purchased it in 1907, and it has stayed in the family ever since.





I’ll upload photos once I’m back home. Any advice, historical knowledge, or leads on locating ammo would be greatly appreciated.

 

[tokguy]

Good for you. I've got a 25-20 myself. You need to let us know where you are.
Shipping ammo is incredibly regulated. You'll have better luck if someone local can help you

 

[sean69]

Nobody makes factory 25-20 anymore (last time I checked) but you can make it from 32-20 cases - which are commonly available.

 

[iron cat]

I also have a box of 60 rounds loaded with PC cast that that is surplus to my needs , but a location is imperative as Tokguy already mentioned!
Cat

 

[Scarheart]

I though I saw some at the Torrington gun show last weekend. Box was in pretty good condition. Sorry I can't remember the name of the table selling it.

 

[MosinMan13]

https://beaksandbrass.com/product/25-20-winchester/

For brass, I’ve had mixed results with Bertram brass but the retailer is trustworthy.

 

[d6dan]

Higginson Powder has Win 25-20 in stock
http://www.higginsonpowders.com/images/Winchester_Brass_2022.pdf

 

[9.3 Hunter]

I have an extra set of new RCBS dies and a few hundred new brass and lead bullets from Rustywood, I am willing to part with. If you are going to reload this is a good start I also have load data for some good loads for this rifle model. PM

9.3

 

[dogone]

Shot my first deer with a 25-20. Barely as powerful a a .22 mag. Not legal for big game in Sask any more.

 

[struff55]

i'm interested in seeing a trapper take down in 6-7 condition should be nice trapper having a 16 " bbl

 

[9.3mauser]

It's my understanding that Winchester carbines & trappers were never made in takedown configuration. The takedown configuration was limited to full size rifles. My take, without seeing pictures, is that its either a true trapper that's been converted to takedown, or a takedown rifle that's been shortened. Looking forward to seeing pics to clear up the mystery.