Author Topic: Finally! I found a quality '92 (Read 806 times)

DzrtRat · « **on:** January 11, 2004, 05:06:07 AM »

I've been looking for a good quality rifle with an 1892 action in .45 Colt for quite some time. Rossi makes them, but I'm just not real into Rossi firearms. I know they've come a long way, but....

Anyway, I went into a local gunshop yesterday, and one of the first things I looked at was a 16" barreled Winchester model 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Colt. A limited edition model (limited to 500), and this one's serial number was in the 50's.

Well, I pondered it a while (about 2 or 3 seconds), then did some talking and trading, and ultimately took it home with me.

I maybe shouldn't have done it, but I guess there are sometimes advantages to being single!

:grin:

~Rat

Prince of Wales · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2004, 11:53:46 AM »

rat wrote
"I maybe shouldnt have done it".
Yeah Right. Best of luck. POW

nfmMike · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2004, 07:34:43 AM »

Nice aquisition - have fun!

DzrtRat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2004, 03:24:27 PM »

Thanks fellas. I'm definitely having fun with it!

I wanted a '92 action because they're a little stronger than the '94's and I sometimes shoot some pretty heavy loads. I'm not into the CAS stuff much, but rather intend to use the rifle for hunting. With stout handloads (or maybe Cor-Bon ammo) it should handle anything up to the size of black bear at close range pretty well.

Take care,
~Rat