Author Topic: Win M92 in 38-40 (Read 470 times)

VFR · « **on:** November 29, 2004, 09:16:28 AM »

My local dealer has a nice, original, not refinished M92 in 38-40. The screws are not buggered and the rifle is tight. Light pitting in the bore. Lots of coloring in the metal. I am not a lever gun guy. Out of twenty-some-odd rifles I own, all are bolt guns except for the M39A. I really like this M92. What would it be worth? I would rate it at about 80%. It is first year production. Thanks, Bob

Shorty · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2004, 02:43:46 PM »

VFR,
If it is really "first year production" the bore condition, as a collectable, is not relevant. Serial no's below 165,432 were made before 1898 and are legally antiques. Now, we need to know if it is a rifle, carbine, take-down, etc. to evaluate.

VFR · « **Reply #2 on:** November 30, 2004, 03:16:55 AM »

Shorty,
I will go by and take a look on the way home this evening. I can tell you that the mag tube goes to the end of the bbl which is octagonal. Does this make it a rifle? I don't think it's a take down. I would buy the rifle as a shooter and reload for it. Bob

Shorty · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2004, 01:48:12 PM »

VFR,
Only rifles (with 24" bbls) came octagon. Carbines were 20" and round.
Special orders could be had any way one wanted.