Winchester 92 Tool - What Is It??

[NorthCoastBigBore]

If I was a betting man, and having had my share of old Winchesters with pitted chambers, I'd guess this is for inspecting the chamber and breech end of the barrel on a Winchester 1892. I guess it could be to inspect the entire bore, if you're illuminating on the mirror and looking down the muzzle? Just guessing here. That is a mirror in there; and the slot appears to be for the extractor cutout. I have some '94 and '86 bolts here but no '92 bolts to confirm that thought.

But I don't know. Anybody know??

It's not mine nor is it for sale, but any guesses on fair value are welcome. I'd suggest probably in the $100 ballpark myself just looking at the market for similar gunsmithing/reloading/misc. Winchester memorabilia.

Thanks folks

NCBB

 

[mooncoon]

I have one something similar and I think in part it is to direct outside light down the bore while you look down the muzzle. I suppose it would also let you examine the chamber area but I think primarily it is to illuminate the bore

cheers Mooncoon

 

[plinker 777]

Here's the English version, you have the same for a Winchester (which was also a military rifle, these were to be used by inspecting officers or NCO's).

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

Excellent info thank you both!

NCBB

 

[Matt74]

Yes, it is a Winchester "1892" Bore Reflector, second variation. There were four different variations of the tool from what I have read, this second one was adapted to fit the smaller Model 1892. While the slightly larger first one would comfortably fit the Models 1873, 1876 and 1886, the inside width of the 92 was just too narrow. While this actual tool is marked "1892" it can also be used in most levers models, i.e on 1894s, 1886s, etc, etc. Just google Winchester 1892 Bore reflector and you'll see several that have sold, including a really scarce nickel plated one. Seen a few, never one nickel plated. A nice accessory for the Winchester collector. An excellent article on them in the Winchester Collector Magazine, Fall 2013 issue.

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

Yes, it is a Winchester "1892" Bore Reflector, second variation. There were four different variations of the tool from what I have read, this second one was adapted to fit the smaller Model 1892. While the slightly larger first one would comfortably fit the Models 1873, 1876 and 1886, the inside width of the 92 was just too narrow. While this actual tool is marked "1892" it can also be used in most levers models, i.e on 1894s, 1886s, etc, etc. Just google Winchester 1892 Bore reflector and you'll see several that have sold, including a really scarce nickel plated one. Seen a few, never one nickel plated. A nice accessory for the Winchester collector. An excellent article on them in the Winchester Collector Magazine, Fall 2013 issue.

Thanks for that. I've since found some info online as well - thanks for the tip on the article I'll see if I can find that.

Interesting tool for sure. This one is in excellent condition, the mirror is almost flawless.

 

[twobitrifles]

Hello,

If any of you guys actually have a Model 1892 rifle I would love to get some information about the rifle so that I
can add it into a research survey I am working on. Please read the following and feel free to contact me via the
email address included in the link:
http://forums.gunbroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=606355

Thanks
Michael

 

[NorthCoastBigBore]

Afraid not for my part, if I pick one up (its a model that's been on my list for a long time) then I absolutely will - thanks for your efforts on that.

NCBB