Winchester 1892 Takedown Rifle makes a comeback
The takedown version of the famous Winchester 1892 lever action rifle was last manufactured in 1932. For the first time in 77 years Winchester are producing a limited run of the rifle.
.45 Long Colt 20″ Barreled Version
The deluxe rifles feature high grade walnut stocks and octagonal barrel. The 20″ version is chambered in .44-40 and .45 Long Colt and has a MSRP of $1874.95. The 24″ version is chambered in .44-40, .38-40, .32-20 and .45 Long Colt and has a MSRP of $1899.95.
For each caliber offered, 500 rifles will be made in the 20″ version and 250 in the 24″ version.
Winchester should seriously consider mass producing a modern takedown version in .30-30 and some of the fancy new Marlin cartridges such as the .308 Marlin Express. I think it would sell very well.
Around 27 years ago, USRAC (Winchester) introduced rimmed versions of the .308 and .358 Winchester in a beefed up Model 94 variant. They promptly flopped. When is the last time you’ve seen .307 or .356 Winchester ammunition on a store shelf?
I’d be surprised to learn that these new rifles are built in the US. They are mostly likely made by Miroku in Japan under contract.
“Winchester should seriously consider mass producing a modern takedown version in .30-30 and some of the fancy new Marlin cartridges such as the .308 Marlin Express. I think it would sell very well.”
I don’t disagree, that would be a slick set up. It would have to be on a 94 action though, not a 92. The 92 was a short frame designed for pistol cartridges. The 94 is the longer rifle action.
IIRC, they still can’t make 94’s again yet. There was a contractual issue when they closed the US plant where the rifles could only be produced there until the contract expired. That may be up by now though, I haven’t looked into it for a while.
New for 2006, the only Winchester I ever lusted after, the 1894 Timber Carbine Scout Take-down model in .30-30 or .44 magnum (.32 Win. Special was announced, but apparently never produced), MSRP $699. I waited anxiously for it to arrive, but before it did , the decided to closer their doors forever. Dumbasses. That’s literally the only .30-30 I ever wanted.
As for the 1892 take-downs, I like it. BUT there’s no way in hell I’d pay that much for a new “Winchester”, no, no, no. Not when I could get a David Pedersoli that’s exactly the same for $650-$750. I’m not paying that much for a label on a box.
Hmm, it looks like Miroku is actually part of the FN/Browning/Winchester family of businesses now.
For $1900 I can get so much more rifle, in say, a Springfield Armory.
Ya 1900 is a bit nuts…
I spoke with a Winchester rep recently. They are anxious to return the M-94 back into production asap, as Tim said they must wait out the “no-build” timeframe. It appears that the 94 will also be built next to the currrent M70’s in the FNH plant in S.C. as soon as they can. If quality is as good as the new M70-s these will be the best ’94s ever! I am waiting for one!
Did you say $1900, dang thats steap, I remember when you could buy a new Winchester 3030 for about $250 and a used one for $125.
For $1900 You can buy a Good Rifle, with a Leupold Scope, and a handgun to boot.