MOD 92 mods
Posted: Fri Dec 22, 2017 7:18 am
G'day folks,
I have a question. A short while ago I bought a Mod92, chambered in 44-40, made 1907, with the intent of giving it to my wife for a birthday present. The missis loves all to do with the Old West, especially John Wayne. So I thought it would be perfect. Wrong! Wasn't made before 1900!
Right, back to the search. Ended up finding one, same calibre, made in 1897. Happy wife.
I now have an extra Mod92. What to do with it! The rifle has seen some hard abuse over the years. The last owner used it as his Single Action rifle with black powder loads & cast pills. He'd sprayed the metalwork with black etch primer. The woodwork has several repairs & has been varnished. The bore is not exactly 100% either so I'm wondering what can be done with the rifle.
So I did a little research & am wondering if it is feasible to re-barrel and chamber for 44Special? This way I can leave things pretyy much as is but will have a slightly better designed case without the inherent problems of the 44-40.
Opinions?
I have a question. A short while ago I bought a Mod92, chambered in 44-40, made 1907, with the intent of giving it to my wife for a birthday present. The missis loves all to do with the Old West, especially John Wayne. So I thought it would be perfect. Wrong! Wasn't made before 1900!
Right, back to the search. Ended up finding one, same calibre, made in 1897. Happy wife.
I now have an extra Mod92. What to do with it! The rifle has seen some hard abuse over the years. The last owner used it as his Single Action rifle with black powder loads & cast pills. He'd sprayed the metalwork with black etch primer. The woodwork has several repairs & has been varnished. The bore is not exactly 100% either so I'm wondering what can be done with the rifle.
So I did a little research & am wondering if it is feasible to re-barrel and chamber for 44Special? This way I can leave things pretyy much as is but will have a slightly better designed case without the inherent problems of the 44-40.
Opinions?