engraved winchester 1892

[bigted]

just received the engraved winchester 1892 in 45 Colt with the 24 inch round barrel. this is a very fine lever and I am very impressed with it in every way.

I was dubious about the wrist mounted safety as well as the rebounding hammer. I have found out the way to fix both but truth be told ... they neither one bother me like I thought they would.

after playing with this rifle ... I only see 1 thing I am going to change for now ... that is the length of pull. I am 6 foot 5 inch tall with arms like a friggin monkey. I need a bit more length from the trigger to the buttplate ... so as this isn't my first rodeo I know if I put one of BACO's leather lace up pads with some dense foam in the crescent ... this will get me to where I need to be. just may rob one off my Lyman muzzle loader as it see's very little use anymore.

shooting consisted of 260 grain Accurate Molds boolit lubed with SPG ... unique powder with 8.5 grains ... cci primers large pistol ... Remington cases.

this has to be the smoothest lever action I have ever had in my hands. levering shells into the chamber is effortless to say the least and no sharp edges to be found anywhere. the trigger is useable but a bit creepy but later on I will try to stone it up and see if I can improve on it. the rear sight got replaced rite away with a marples full buckhorn and the tall bead front is good. levering in the first shell I took aim and squeezed the trigger ... SNAP it went ... pulling the hammer back again I squeezed the trigger again and SNAP ... looking down I see that the safety is on ... yarding back the hammer again and shoving the safety into the fire position I yanked the trigger again and BOOM. levering in the second shell ... and the rest of the first 10 loaded in the tube went off with no problems at all ... they all hit to point of aim.

to say I am tickled with this new to me engraved model 92 is an understatement. I can see that I will need to get busy with my casting chores as this rifle is going to be hungry ... I can just tell.

photo's will follow but I tried to snap a couple but did no good ... so they be on the way.

[NSB]

When I started reading I thought to myself, ask for photos. I see you got to that part at the end. It sounds really nice. I think one of these might be on the horizon for me.

[bigted]

I held out for the longest time because I was unsure about the rebounding hammer and the tang safety ... I see no worries on either count so far. the JapChesters are all very nice in wood/metal fit as well as function being butter smooth. this little rifle is a great addition to my small collection.

if the accuracy will hold ... I think it will do great for the western blacktail population ... well they may not think so LOL ... [smilie=1:

[bigted]

so here are a few photo's of the winchester. the engraving is nice and i am certainly glad to have it. i am a little deep in it but now that i see how fun and smooth it is in every respect ... i will make this one a keeper.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/bigted1956/1_zps4e295eb9.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/bigted1956/media/1_zps4e295eb9.jpg.html)

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/bigted1956/2_zpsd3840473.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/bigted1956/media/2_zpsd3840473.jpg.html)

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here is a view of the buckhorn installed. i have developed a likeness to this kinda rear sight as i use it as a barrel mounted peep sight. very fast and accuracy as well.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/bigted1956/4_zpse6fd1682.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/bigted1956/media/4_zpse6fd1682.jpg.html)

the middle group was with 17 grains 2400 under a lee 300 grain boolit ... hollow base. bumped a bit but not bad at all.

the left lower is from my accurate molds 266 grain ahead of 8.5 grains unique.

the upper right group is 35 grains Cartridge blackpowder under the accurate boolit.

all in all i think that with a bit of load developement this little dandy is going to rapidly gain ground in the favorite dept.

http://i777.photobucket.com/albums/yy55/bigted1956/5_zps00924e97.jpg (http://s777.photobucket.com/user/bigted1956/media/5_zps00924e97.jpg.html)

so there she is. what a dandy and i like it better everytime i handle it ... but when i am shooting it ... my goodness ... this rifle is fun beyond expectations.

[missionary5155]

Greetings
Nice photos of a nice model 92 in a super caliber.
I like the buckhorns! For out to 200 yards it is everything I need. Put one on my 50-95 when up last time and was I pleased.
Mike in Peru

[Bullshop Junior]

I love the 92 action. Never was a fan of top eject till I owned one. Now I love it.

[NSB]

BigTed, I'm usually don't envy other peoples property but I think I've made a suggestion here. Awesome! I want one. That's one nice lever gun.

[TXGunNut]

Nice, very nice! Glad it is shooting so well for you.

[bigted]

thanks fella's. I waited a long time and now wonder why. the modern additions are a "no matter" at this point. that was what kept me away from them ... the originals always cost too much for a better grade Winchester so I never pulled the trigger on a 92 till now. traded in a couple handguns for it and I couldn't be happier.

I also have always liked the side eject Marlins with their easy disassembly but man ... nothing can take the place of this slick smooth lever.

so in the interest of finding a good blacktail load for this 45 colt ... I began with 8.5 grains unique ... then with no pressure signs went to 9 grains ... still no sign of over pressure so up to 9.5 grains ... nothing so up to 10 grains ... nuttin so up to 10.5 grains ... still looks good so up it to 11 grains ... still no signs of pressure ... no cratered primer ... no marks on the web nor body nor mouth of the brass ... no sticky extraction BUT ... at 11 grains I took a break to study my rifle and cases as I surmise this is getting close to tops for this unique powder.

anyone else having gone past the 11 grain load under the 260 grain boolit lubed with SPG.? I am getting a bit skittish now and would like to hear of others that have gone the whole trip with this powder.

thanks.