Inherited Winchester 1892 and 1894

[LinuxChild]

I’ve Inherited a Winchester 1892 in 44 wcf and a Winchester 1894 in 30 wcf. Serial number lookup says these are from 1913 and 1914.

Wondering whats I should do with these?

Is it possible to make these usable again if I take them to a gunsmith? I already see that 44-40 amo is basically non existent.

Looking for advise as Ive never owned any firearms that are 100+ years old.

Thanks!

 

[Snider shooter]

Getting them checked out would be a first step. You just have to hunt for components for 44-40. If you don’t reload I wish you luck. I have multiple guns older than what you have and they still work well so don’t write them off as old and useless.

 

[LinuxChild]

Thanks to one member in particular who asked about the 44-40. I found that it does include the DCP marking on the barrel and after some brief reading, this rifle seems to have quite the history. Really glad I posted here and thanks to the members who reached out.