Winchester Model 1892 caliber 25-20 - The Firearms Forum

kthomsen · 07-01-2006, 06:16 PM

I inherited an 1905 Winchester Model 1892 in caliber 25-20. It's shows quite a bit of wear on the blueing (probably 70%) but the fore grip and stock are original and unrefinished. Works well, but there is a slight bend at the end of the loading tube near the end, just in front of the attachment brace. Any ideas on it's value?

southernshooter · 07-01-2006, 09:34 PM

Does it has a 20 or 24 inch barrel
Going on what you said as far as condition I will say about $1000

Xracer · 07-02-2006, 07:37 AM

Hi Kthomsen.....welcome to TFF!

The Model 1892 was sold as a Rifle (24" bbl), Saddle Ring Carbine (20" bbl), Trapper's Carbine (14", 15", or 16" bbl) or as a Musket (30" bbl).

The Blue Book says (for 70% finish):

Rifle - $1,300 (add 25% for Takedown Model....add 30% for serial # under 168,000)

Carbine - $1,250

Trapper's Carbine - $4,450

Musket - $9,250

kthomsen · 07-02-2006, 11:18 AM

Thank you southernshooter and Xracer for your help. It's a 24 inch barrel rifle model, serial number 285XXX (I was able to check online, and that data indicated it was manufactured in 1905). Your posts were very helpful. the rifle belonged to my grandfather, and I can remember using it to go hunt rabbits and gophers on his farm when I was a kid. I even have a couple of pictures of him with it in a saddle scabbard (long gone) when he was a young man on his family's homestead in Idaho. Too much sentimental value to ever part with it, but knowing it's value, I'm going to add it to my home owners insurance policy as an individually declared item. And best of all, it still shoots, even after all these years. I'm looking forward to showing my son how to shoot it when he's a bit older. Thanks again!

07-01-2006, 06:16 PM	#1
kthomsen Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Winchester Model 1892 caliber 25-20 I inherited an 1905 Winchester Model 1892 in caliber 25-20. It's shows quite a bit of wear on the blueing (probably 70%) but the fore grip and stock are original and unrefinished. Works well, but there is a slight bend at the end of the loading tube near the end, just in front of the attachment brace. Any ideas on it's value? -->

07-01-2006, 09:34 PM	#2
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: Winchester Model 1892 caliber 25-20 Does it has a 20 or 24 inch barrel Going on what you said as far as condition I will say about $1000 __________________ Only you can see this

07-02-2006, 07:37 AM	#3
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: Winchester Model 1892 caliber 25-20 Hi Kthomsen.....welcome to TFF! The Model 1892 was sold as a Rifle (24" bbl), Saddle Ring Carbine (20" bbl), Trapper's Carbine (14", 15", or 16" bbl) or as a Musket (30" bbl). The Blue Book says (for 70% finish): Rifle - $1,300 (add 25% for Takedown Model....add 30% for serial # under 168,000) Carbine - $1,250 Trapper's Carbine - $4,450 Musket - $9,250

07-02-2006, 11:18 AM	#4
kthomsen Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	Re: Winchester Model 1892 caliber 25-20 Thank you southernshooter and Xracer for your help. It's a 24 inch barrel rifle model, serial number 285XXX (I was able to check online, and that data indicated it was manufactured in 1905). Your posts were very helpful. the rifle belonged to my grandfather, and I can remember using it to go hunt rabbits and gophers on his farm when I was a kid. I even have a couple of pictures of him with it in a saddle scabbard (long gone) when he was a young man on his family's homestead in Idaho. Too much sentimental value to ever part with it, but knowing it's value, I'm going to add it to my home owners insurance policy as an individually declared item. And best of all, it still shoots, even after all these years. I'm looking forward to showing my son how to shoot it when he's a bit older. Thanks again!