Winchester 1892 44WCF (PICS Added)

[rjmacpherson]

I was over at a friends place today and he pulled out a very nice Winchester model 1892 in 44WCF to get my opinion on how much I thought it might be worth.

The serial number is 695***

I would say the wood is all original, never sanded but has dents and dings from being used as a hunting gun.

Front site looked original.

The saddle ring is missing.

Most of the bluing is missing but I would say it has a very nice brown patina look to it.


None of the screws are messed up, all looked very good.

I didn't get to check the bore. (had a trigger lock on it)

For it's age I would think it's in very good condition.

Any ideas as to what it might be worth and date of Manufacture?

Thanks for any thoughts or info.

 

[Mike Webb]

DOM around 1913. You mention a saddle ring so I'm assuming a saddle ring carbine, full mag, carbine butt, standard barrel length 20 in.? If the bore is very good, $600-$750 from your description. Pics are required for a good estimate.

 

[rjmacpherson]

Thanks Mike.

I will try to take some photos later today.

 

[rjmacpherson]

You are correct, it's a 20 inch barrel, 37 1/2 overall length and the barrel looks frosty. Hasn't been fired in over 10 years.

 

[Mike Webb]

Bore not great and stock has been heavily sanded judging by the inletting. Stock is gumwood as well not walnut. This further devalues it, I would say on the low side of the range I mentioned.

 

[rjmacpherson]

Thanks for the quick reply.