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The caliber was 25-20, as is this one built in 1895. The Model 1892 was a scaled down version of the larger Model 1886 which was chambered in rounds up to the .50-110 round. The strength of the Model 1892 was such that a special high velocity loading was available for it.
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Johnny,
Of course 25-20.
These little fat fingers hit a three instead of a two in the title.
Thank you for the correction, and the additional information.
Best regards,RonRComment
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Did not the "Duke"carry a Hollywood styled large loop 92 Winchester in 32-40?Comment
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He carried a Model 1892 Winchester with a modified lever, but it was not in .32-40. The .32-40 was a Model 1894 Winchester (among others) caliber. Over it's production period the Model 1892 was made in .218 BEE, .25-20, .38-40, and .44-40. Most of the 1892's used in the western movies were either .38-40 or .44-40, as there was a blank round called the "5 in 1" which would fit .38-40 rifle or pistol, .44-40 rifle or pistol, or the .45 Colt pistol.Originally posted by C.O.Sargent View Post
The movies take great liberty with using the Model 1892, as they have used it to arm the Indians, the U.S. Cavalry, and even Civil War soldiers.Comment
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To add to what Johnny's posted above:
The 1892's even did yeomans duty in some movies posing as Henrys simply by removing the forend!
These are great little rifles and many are still in sound shootable condition. I have a 92 saddle ring carbine in 25-20 that I still enjoy shooting on occasion today.
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Anyone remember the TV series, "Wanted, Dead or Alive", with Steve McQueen? In the series he carried a Model 1892 Winchester with a barrel about 12 inches long, and the stock cut right at the comb. With the rifle he wore a bandolier with cartridges that looked like .45-70 rounds. I guess it looked good on TV, but made a really bad rifle and a really really bad pistol.Comment
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Remember it well,he carried what he called a "Mares Leg,"the idea being that the Colt SAA was know as a "Hogs Leg."Woody Strove wore won in his movie role "Once upon a time in the west".They are making the Mares leg today in 44Mag,and 45 Colt.As far as I know these firearms did not exist in the true west ,they were a Hollywood invention.Comment
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You could get a period Winchester with a barrel as short as 14 inches, but it had a regular butt stock.Comment
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These are commonly referred to as "Trappers Models" and even though under the BATF 16" mandated minimum barrel length will be exempted if proven to be original from the factory. This used to be done on an individual basis by serial number but I don't know if that is still the case.Originally posted by Johnny Peppers View Post
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Johnny I think that you forgot to mention about 32-20 caliber!Originally posted by Johnny Peppers View Post
I have a 1892's saddle ring carbine (1911) in 44-40 and a 1873's sporting riffle (1886) in 32-20 . I love these piece of America's history !
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I believe the individual weapon still has to be submitted for evaluation before it can achieve C&R status without being NFA regulated.
The forearms of the carbines and rifles under 20 inches were approximately 1 inch shorter than on barrels 20 inches or longer.
At the Tulsa show I saw several long barreled Model 1892's with barrels up to 36 inches long.Comment
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