My first REAL Winchester lever

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:12 pm

The only Winchester lever that ever caught my fancy was the 1892. Unfortunately I had a real bad experience with one of the new production Deluxe TD's. The local shop brought this out and after looking it over and tryng to figure why it was priced so low I took it. The only real issue that isn't an issue to me is that it will fire from the half cock position. No big deal to me since I never use a half cock, for any reason. I haven't even had a chance to clean it yet. A real well cared for rifle.

Standard Model 1892, 25-20, dates to 1895

.......and of course the obligatory rimfire.

I found this a month ago, at a local pawn shop. It's a 1948 pre-Model 17 K22, but they had it priced and labeled as a Model 17.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:28 pm

I like that 92. after looking at the pics I am wondering if Your rear sight has been changed or mine.I have 2 and they both have the double sided elevator. One is a Redfield and the other is a Marbles. Maybe Someone else or 2bit will chime in with some clarity. Sounds like something is just wore out on the Safety. Btw, Nice 22 also .

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:33 pm

sweet 92

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:34 pm

½-cock notch on the hammer is probably broken. Still in all, a good example, it shootin' shape for an 1895 production.

Booger Bill · Post by **Booger Bill** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 6:37 pm

Except for the rear sight, I had a identical one converted to .357 about 40 years ago and also refinished it to look next to new. Wish I hadnt traded it off!

Rube Burrows · Post by **Rube Burrows** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:29 pm

Good looking guns.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:30 pm

Very cool! I love the .25-20 WCF round!

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:34 pm

I think you struck pay dirt! Good job. I'm sure Steve or Mike Hunter could weld that notch up again and cut it for a nominal fee. I personally can't live without a safety notch. I've used one all my life.

Rimfire McNutjob · Post by **Rimfire McNutjob** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:36 pm

Very nice. I'd like a 92 in 25-20 or 32-20 myself. What was the issue you had with the recent production 92? Was it a Miroku or actually made by Winchester?

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:40 pm

Rimfire McNutjob wrote:Very nice. I'd like a 92 in 25-20 or 32-20 myself. What was the issue you had with the recent production 92? Was it a Miroku or actually made by Winchester?

It was one of the Miroku Winchesters that Davidson's had/have. Beautiful rifle. The trigger/safety were minor annoyances, but the brass got thrown 30 feet straight down the line. I spent more time brass hunting than shooting. This rifle cost half what I paid for the repro.

I'm also going to be selling off several more of my rimfires as soon as I get the time. I'll be parting with a scoped 1958 39A, grooved receiver Remington 550, Remington 513T (commercial) w/12x Litschert, and that Marlin Gallery gun. I still have some scopes and tang sights I should probably sell off also.

wavetrain75 · Post by **wavetrain75** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:45 pm

25-20 is a great little round and becomes pretty reasonably priced if you reload. I think new brass is available.

Now you need to find an old shot out .357 and convert it to a matching sidearm.

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:46 pm

wavetrain75 wrote:25-20 is a great little round and becomes pretty reasonably priced if you reload. I think new brass is available.

Now you need to find an old shot out .357 and convert it to a matching sidearm.

I already have 3 different loads ready for the weekend.

wavetrain75 · Post by **wavetrain75** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:07 pm

jdad wrote:
wavetrain75 wrote:25-20 is a great little round and becomes pretty reasonably priced if you reload. I think new brass is available.

Now you need to find an old shot out .357 and convert it to a matching sidearm.
I already have 3 different loads ready for the weekend.

Rumor of -10* for the weekend, I won't be out but sounds fun.

jlchucker · Post by **jlchucker** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:13 pm

Wow!!! The 25-20 brass is available, as are a couple of pretty good molds for bullets designed specifically for 25-20 WCF. Don't let anyone BS you that this round won't kill deer in a pinch either. A 25-20 was a starting rifle for myself and my brothers, back in the day. I never got a deer with one, but my youngest brother got 5, with 7 shots total. Nobody handloaded back then, that any of us knew anyway, and by mid-1950's standards, a box of ammo was expensive. Dad insisted on frugality. Today, a handloader/caster can have lots of fun with this round at low cost, especially if he/she is a caster. I think Remington still may offer jacketed bullets in bulk for it, in the 86 grain flavor.

rjohns94 · Post by **rjohns94** » Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:29 pm

very nice

earlmck · Post by **earlmck** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:42 am

pwl44m wrote:I like that 92. after looking at the pics I am wondering if Your rear sight has been changed or mine.I have 2 and they both have the double sided elevator. One is a Redfield and the other is a Marbles. Maybe Someone else or 2bit will chime in with some clarity. Sounds like something is just wore out on the Safety. Btw, Nice 22 also .

jdad's new aquisition looks like a twin brother to my late 1920's rifle. Exact same rear sight, front sight appears the same, too. Super fine, jdad!

Mine feeds happily on the Lyman .257312 (about 90 grains cast from wheelweights) and 10.5 grains IMR4227.

Post by **Old Savage** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 2:18 am

Great combo!

Dave · Post by **Dave** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 6:57 am

That is a beautiful rifle!

damienph · Post by **damienph** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:35 am

Yep, that IS a beautiful rifle! Nice K22 also.

mod71alaska · Post by **mod71alaska** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 8:41 am

A very nice old gal!

kimwcook · Post by **kimwcook** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 9:55 am

Remington makes 32-20, lead RNFP, but I don't know about the 25-20. The 32-20 won't shoot worth beans in my Browning.

KirkD · Post by **KirkD** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 10:06 am

Very nice. That rear sight is the original sight and elevator.

pwl44m · Post by **pwl44m** » Tue Jan 11, 2011 11:33 am

Speer makes a 75gr SPFN in Their Hot Core line.

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