Price check/value question Win92

dkmlever · Post by **dkmlever** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 7:57 pm

I am looking at a 1917 Winchester 92 is 32-20 rifle version, octagon barrel, all numbers match, wood is in worn but no cracks or splits condition, BUT someone has done some rough rust removal (dremil tool or file marks still show!) on the mag tube spots on the receiver and butt plate then done a poor reblue job. I can get it for $550. I am thinking of having it re-done by the local gun smithing school as a students project gun and keeping it as a shooter. Am I nuts to even think about buying it or what?

JerryB · Post by **JerryB** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 8:15 pm

I have a 1917 92 round barrel rifle 32-20. I bought it in 1954 and it's my favorite rifle. If the barrel and action are good and you like it you will sure enjoy loading and shooting it. The 32-20 is a great cartridge and capable of alot.

cubrock · Post by **cubrock** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 12:16 am

If the bore and mechanics are good, I think it is worth it as a shooter.

RIHMFIRE · Post by **RIHMFIRE** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:30 am

because of the scratches and rust ...you should be able to
knock it down in price....450-500 you will like the 92

3855 · Post by **3855** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 9:38 am

Unless your the rifle was special ordered from the factory, there should be no "matching numbers". Some special ordered, highly optioned guns can be seen with assembly numbers but this is fairly rare. I have never seen a standard rifle with "numbers", matching or not.

Gun Smith · Post by **Gun Smith** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 11:28 am

Yeh, that "matching numbers" stuff sounds like you own a classic Corvette.

dkmlever · Post by **dkmlever** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 3:12 pm

"that "matching numbers" stuff sounds like you own a classic Corvette"

NOT hardly, my vehicle is a 2001 Toyota 4-runner with 120K miles on it, a corvette couldn't get up my driveway.

I guess I should have said all parts and pieces are original and match for that gun. Like the markings on the receiver and barrel.

Jaguarundi · Post by **Jaguarundi** » Sat Feb 23, 2008 6:12 pm

Sometimes the price is what the buyer is willing to pay.I would try to bargain a little on the price.$50 to $100 lower.You will like that win'92.