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2bit · October 20, 2011, 07:35 AM

Hello all,

I know this is an old thread but I feel I should reply anyways.

The sporting rifle is most definitely been reblued. The rifle was serialized during July of 1895. During this time the lever, hammer, and butt plate of the Model 1892 were case hardened and would show case colors. The lever now is blued so it is wrong. The rear sight is also not original to the rifle. As a result of the alteration the rifle would have no collector value and is primarily a shooter grade gun. The value should be much more in the $700 range.

I am conducting a research survey of the Model 1892 rifles and would very much appreciate a photo of the barrel address and the upper tang stamp please. My email is [email protected]

Thanks
Michael

October 20, 2011, 07:35 AM	#11
2bit Junior Member Join Date: October 20, 2011 Posts: 8	Hello all, I know this is an old thread but I feel I should reply anyways. The sporting rifle is most definitely been reblued. The rifle was serialized during July of 1895. During this time the lever, hammer, and butt plate of the Model 1892 were case hardened and would show case colors. The lever now is blued so it is wrong. The rear sight is also not original to the rifle. As a result of the alteration the rifle would have no collector value and is primarily a shooter grade gun. The value should be much more in the $700 range. I am conducting a research survey of the Model 1892 rifles and would very much appreciate a photo of the barrel address and the upper tang stamp please. My email is [email protected] Thanks Michael