Got a line on this 92 with pics....

Ram Hammer · Post by **Ram Hammer** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:39 pm

A friend picked up a '92 recently and isn't really interested keeping it, so he is offering it to me. Its a 1910 mgfd, 32-20. It's not in very good condition as you can see by the pics. I'm interested in doing some limited restoration (mostly on the wood) but the metal will probably be kept as is. It is missing the front magazine cap and magazine spring. The action feels tight.

I'd like the opinion of the members of this forum on what it may be worth and where I might find some replacement parts (including wood) for such a project.

Old Ironsights · Post by **Old Ironsights** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:08 pm

I've seen worse... and on far newer guns.

Definately a "working man's" piece.

I think you will probably enjoy it all the more for not having to worry about the metal surface finish. (That's why I like Stainless...

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Griff · Post by **Griff** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:55 pm

I can only tell you what I'd give for it. I'd feel generous if I gave you $100-150 for it... depending mainly on the bore condition. Initially that was a SRC that someone's tried to make into a "rifle". And, sorta buggered up in the process.

To make it a SRC again, there's a LOT of work to be done; to complete the transistion to a "Rifle" there's also a LOT of work to be done. Most of the parts for either re-work can be had.

I hope I haven't offended, as that isn't my intent, just to give you my gut reaction to the pics presented.

Now... that I've said that; if it doesn't offend your sensibilities, put a new mag tube, spring and end cap and go shootin'! Though I think you should put a mag tube ring, which will require making a shallow dovetail in the underside of the barrel to properly support the mag. Or, you could put a Marlin type hanger at the end and re-drill the end of the tube.

In any event, it will require some work to make shootable, it'll probably never again be a collectible piece, although some judicious engraving could cover up those gouges in the receiver!

rangerider7 · Post by **rangerider7** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:02 pm

+Griff

otteray · Post by **otteray** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:04 pm

I'd take some oil (homemade Ed's Red is my favorite), slather some on the rusted barrel, let it soak in for a little while; then lightly use some super fine 00000 steel wool drenched in oil on it. I never rub to much lengthwise; but rather rubbing across and around the barrel.
Sometimes doing this , you might not totally lose the original bluing and you will probably have some "freckles" left behind.
With a little bit of luck, it may turn out better than you'd ever hoped!

Ram Hammer · Post by **Ram Hammer** » Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:15 pm

Griff
No offense taken. I just want to fiddle with it and make it a shooter. Before I buy it, I might just clean the barrel and shoot it a little to see if it has potential. I love putting orphans back into shooting condition but I'll be the first to admit this may be the worst condition of any project I've taken on so far.

Thanks for the tips fellas