John Browning was probably the most influential gun designer in all of firearm history. there's a reason his designs are still around for 100+ years. Absolute genius
Sir, my family has a personal connection with John Moses Browning. He used to hunt with my great grandfather in Sunnyside Utah and my Great Grandfather's brother used to work for him for a time. I am a Utah born Mormon who really thinks that John Moses Browning is one of the best if not the best firearm designers to ever grace the world stage. I love that you give him proper due and also that you always give proper due to the firearms you showcase. Thank you very much.
My dream rifle and I just found one! Winchester 1892 made in 1906 or 07 converted from 25-20 to 357 magnum. The salesman saw me looking at it and handed it to me over the counter. There was no caliber listed on the hang tag. I saw 357 stamped in the barrel over a faint 25 20 and I knew what I was holding because I have watched this video so many times. No one else was in the gun shop but I still did not dare hand it back or put in down until we had worked out a price. I feel like a little kid at Christmas.
Even though it is an old series, it wear very well. I enjoy it just as much today as I did as a teenager. It's not like The Lone Ranger or something that becomes a bit hokey when you watch it as an adult. The Rifleman is a very good series.
Sadly the Rifleman was sort of Anti Gun, Lucas always made cringe worthy barbs about firearms and eschewed handguns, his character was a consummate New York Yankee as far as guns, he was a "Yam Dankee" to boot on Boot Hill, singing the Jake Pardee song from an episode of the Rifleman. Lucas McCain talked about having fought in the Civil War so that sort of tells his age and the era of the show.
Тони, у нас в СССР в кинотеатрах шли американские фильмы о индейцах, ковбоях где я впервые увидел винтовку со собой генри. Играя в дикий запад изготавливали себе детские винтовки обязательно, чтобы были похожи на винчестеры.
Hickok I also have one converted to 357 magnum made in 1909 and it is also has match proof Winchester marks and I was shooting at the range when one of my fellow shooters asked me what caliber it was and when told him he shook his head and said that's a shame because they ruined it. I told him would you rather own one like this that you can shoot or would you rather NOT have one in its original caliber because you can't afford it, and this Winchester 92' is doing exactly what it was designed to do and that is to shoot and it feels so good to shoot a piece of HISTORY. Thank You Jake Bissel
Hickok, it's great to see you getting and shooting something that YOU wanted! Not something that someone asked you to test, but something you're excited about owning. Congrats and I hope you enjoy it a very long time!
As a kid in the ‘50’s, I was lucky enough to have parents who were in the retail business. We always had vendors coming in with guns during hunting season and whiskey during the holidays. Before I go any further, whiskey and guns never mix. lol We had one vendor who always brought the best guns, and he would always remember me. I got my first .22 semi auto when I was 5. In 1958, with The Rifleman being a popular TV show, he brought me a Hubley Rifleman cap gun. He brought my dad a new Winchester model 94, Saddle ring carbine, which I now own. I ruled the neighborhood with that rifle and my Roy Roger’s .45’s. I hadn’t thought about all of that until watching this video. Love your videos.
Yeah, an interesting little tidbit, too, is that Chuck Connors played both professional basketball AND baseball, I believe. If I'm remembering correctly, he actually played for the Boston Celtics for a short period. Maybe that's where he learned to handle a levergun so well. :-)
I have a model 1873 Winchester in .38-40 my dad got from his daddy..and I believe he got it from his daddy as well..there may be another generation before that too..but I doubt it. My great grandpa bought it to fend off Indians in the mountains of east TN. He bought 4 boxes of ammo to go with it when he ordered it. There was still a almost full box left. None of them shot it "for fun". Only for hunting and protection. The outside has seen MANY better days..but the action is like melted butter! Smooth! And the bbl is still in perfect (as in mint) condition!! My family is real big on cleaning their guns on a regular basis..if they shot it or not. I have a letter for it from Winchester..but I just can't bring myself to shoot it. Laugh! Your one hell of a shot Bill..you always amazed me! I figured you might get a kick out of my daddy's old gun. Be well sir! Thanks!
I just ordered a Taylor arms huntsman in 357 magnum with a 16" barrel. I've wanted a 357 carbine since I was about 12 and I'm 37 now. I'm so excited, it'll be here in 4 days!
I got a Uberti 1873 Trapper .357 and love it. I know the Trapper is not historically correct on the 73 but it is what I wanted. Short, handy and sweet.
@@morris4069 I have always been a fan of the 16" Trapper length lever rifles. Have several 18.5" and 20" Marlin's (.44Sp/.44Mag and 30-30) but Trappers are my favorite especially in .357Mag.
Thanks Mr. Hickok45 for all of your educational videos on Firearms. I use to tote Guns at 13 to the gunshows in AZ and CA, for and old collector named Grover Johnson Attorney of Law who lived in San Pedro! I like all the Lever action guns, Trap Doors and the Sharps, I grew up Hunting with these old Guns because of Grover! Loaded a lot of Rounds too. You are doing a great service to people who believe in The Right to Own and bear Arms. Great work! Your a Damn Good Marksman!
I'm 18 and I watch the Rifleman on ME TV. Older shows are really good, and I'm sure you remember the rifle spin he does in his hand with the larger hand guard.
Skeeter Skelton in his book " Good friends, good guns, good whiskey" Tells about having a 92 converted too 357 mag in his early days in the Border Control. When the 357 revolver became a popular lawmans gun it was only natural to want a matching carbine. That long barrel gets a lot more velocity out of the 357 magnum. An excellent choice for an all around gun. John Davis jax
Thanks Hickok 45. One of my all time favorite caliber the 45 Colt. Many years ago, I had an Old Shotgun that I traded for a Model 1892 Winchester, it is a lot like the one you have here in this video, mine still has the original barrel on it, the Gunsmith that did the conversion, tried to X- out 25-20 and then he put in the 357 Magnum. I got a great trade deal. But I spent a lot of time and money to get everything just the way I wanted it. After that I started reloading and test firing many combinations working up the loads, until once again I got exactly what I wanted. I can shoot what I call Cluster Clovers at 50 yards. Mine was also from the early 1917 era. And I love it. Thanks for the video.
I guess "right" is however somebody prefers it. I'm not sure; it might actually make the rear sight more fuzzy to see if it's closer. Not sure. I might just leave it this way since it was something a lot of people did without problems. I can always switch it around.
I'm right there with you on this. I love lever guns too and I don't think I've ever seen him this excited about shooting a gun. It's a beautiful piece with lots of character and the fact that it shoots common off-the-shelf ammo is a huge plus. Thanks Hickok and John.
I don't own a gun, never shot a gun (would like to eventually) and yet I still watch every episode, just to learn random information. Plus Hickok always keeps stuff fun and enjoyable to watch/listen to.
I got one early last summer...great rifle. I also put a lot of .22 shorts through it for quiet plinking. Just got a Henry in .357 and need opportunity to sight it in.
Hello.I am from Russia. The 92 .357 Winchester is my favorite rifle. I hunt wild game with this rifle, deer, I even had to beat a bear. I equip the cartridges myself
I believe they offered him ten thousand dollars to have it ready in three months and fifteen thousand if he could do it in two, he replied that he would take twenty thousand and have it ready in a month or it would be free. Thanks for all the work you and your son put in. Always looking forward to the next video.
I think I've answered this question about six times. :-) It's been in the description since the video was posted. I might very well just leave the sight the way it is.
3ducs very nice mate!! Sadly no :( it had a pretty darn good price on it and sadly I didn't have my seniors license at that time! If I saw it a year later I would of bought it!!
I've got two of these beauties chambered in 44-40 one of which was manufactured 1902 the other I'm drawing a blank on. My dad bought both of them as surplus for maybe $50 in the '70's. They are a ton of fun. Can't find them for that price these days.
I noticed that too. I have an 1892 Winchester saddle ring carbine in 32 Special and manufactured in the 1930s. It currently has a short Marble rear sight. Can anyone tell me what rear sight would be most appropriate or correct for the 1892 carbine?
I remember the old shows and All those guns, and really miss them and shooting them. Its nice to at least watch you shoot old guns that made and also change history. Would love to have some. Thanks for the videos.
Absolutely LOVE the '73's and the '92. They are just so much fun to shoot. That '92 that you have there looks like a great shooter. You were really blessed to find that. Great video, thank you.
I have a model 92 Eastern carbine in 38-40, and a half magazine Model 92 saddle ring carbine in 32-20. They are Old calibers but the brass and bullets are readily available for reloading. Both rifles are a blast to shoot and fairly accurate.
Back when I was 5 yrs old in 66, my xmas present was a Crosman Winchester BB rifle that had the flip up attachment on the lever that would pull the trigger just like Chuck Conner's Winchester. Received my gun safety training with it thru NRA at our Courthouse that summer. A year later, I graduated to a round barrel Winchester 22 pump that my great grandfather gave me as a special present. Both were stolen long ago. I really dislike thieves. Thank you for your vid. Would love to find a g to vg condition orig. 92. My dad has one but he wont let me have it nor will he sell it! Semper Fi
fleetwoodray I got cleared out by an ex gf years back. Dedication made me build up more than ive ever had, but nothing will replace the memories and the collectibles. Thieves won't live long in life. Especially in shtf.
Thanks. That sounds more like what I read. I was pretty sure my numbers were too high. Can you imagine a check for $20,000 back in the 1890s? Now that's some real money! That's back when a million bucks was a lot of money. :-)
Hickok, I was watching this video again and noticed the rear sight on that rifle appears to be on backwards. If you flip it around you’ll increase your sight radius by about 3 - 4 inches.
There's nothing I love better than an old lever gun. I've got several from different manufacturers. Winchester, Marlin, Rossi, Chiappa, Henry and most recently Mossberg. I've even got an old Winchester Model 1887 lever action 12 gauge shotgun. I'd rather shoot these guns than anything else.
Hickok I'm not sure if your much of a Sam Elliot fan but you've never seen "The Quick and the Dead" you should watch it. They actually carry period correct rifles in the movie. The two main character carry a Winchester 1873 or '76 and a Henry rifle.one of the side characters carries a Winchester 1866
Your insane when shooting ! I love it! You shoot and laugh every time with a comment after its amazing! I love you videos! Very informative as well as entertaining !
I was just talking to my 13 year old son about the rifleman today. He doesn't like lever action rifles and I told him about how much I loved that show, I guess I have to have him watch it.
My Dad had a 92 in 357 Mag. It started as a 32 20, in 56 he sent it to Mashburn Arms and had it bored out and chambered in 357 Mag. So he could carry one round for his pistol and rifle. Guess he sold it in the 80s, I would have bought it but he never told me it was up for sale.
"lets try a different round" 'picks up box of winchester' "uhhhhhhhh those are expensive, I hate to shoot those" Gave me a good chuckle because I do the same thing when target shooting.
Okay Hickok I asked in hey earlier video that I watched what calibers were used in the western okay for the video on this one on the model 92 you answered the question thoroughly on the calipers used in the old westerns thank you very much for the info it it was really helpful to understand about the smaller calibers that were used in the movies to the 30-30 and to answer the question that you asked in this video I love The rifleman that was one of my all-time favorite shows Lucas McCain I loved watching those movies thank you for a lesson in history and thank you for the awesome video with the model 92
+Reilpikram That's right, and the reason for the El Tigre was that it was cheap, so they used it in scenes in which Lucas' rifle (carbine) would get knocked around, sparing the Winchesters from such abuse--the kind of thing they'd more likely use a rubber gun for these days. Generally the El Tigre was the gun they put in the scabbard on the saddle, too, so if you want to see it for sure, pretty much, that's where you should look; also look for it in any scenes in which the rifle gets dropped or thrown.
I'm glad someone else noticed this too. That is what the marks are on the barrel he pointed out. They are marks the sight made when it was on properly, not the caliber being scratched out. The caliber markings wouldn't have been on that part of the barrel.
Have a vintage model 92, chambered in 32-20, made in the 1920s. Have a saddle holster for it and 32-20 revolver to go with it. Inherited all that much before cowboy action shooting events became a thing.
Actually the backwards sight is a cure for old mans eyes. As most men get older we get more far sighted and on many very old hunting firearms they may have 2 or 3 dove tails made because of this. The reversed sight is a simple and practical solution without having to pay a gunsmith for a new dove tail.
Since doing the video, I've gotten a couple thousand round nose flat point hard cast bullets and loaded a bunch of them. They work great, and the magazine holds 11 of them. Soon, I'm sure our micromanaging politicians will be wanting to ban such an evil "weapon." :-)
Got one that my grandpa handed down to me. Was originally a .32-20 but the barrel was all shot out by the previous owner. So he had P.O Ackley himself ream out the barrel and chamber it for the .357 Mag. One of my favorite rifles to shoot :) Over 100 years old and it just keeps on shooting!
+Dave DiTrapani There can be a lot of reasons. Some people have a hard time with iron sights and focusing on them. You can and people often do reverse the sight and they work just fine. Its simple a matter of tapping the wedge out. For some people the extra distance means the sight picture is less blurred.
Your enthusiasm boils over in this video. You have a love for guns no doubt, but some guns excite you more than others. This Winchester 1892 in 357 mag is one of those. Great find and snag. Enjoy it Hickok45.
I bet 50% are accidental dislikes...The rest, probably those that don't like lever guns or those hoping to see some longer range accuracy shakedowns instead of bottle busting.
Just about 2 years ago I wandered into a local gun show and spied an 1892 Winchester in a dealers rack. When I picked it up I found that very pretty Winchester Short Rifle (20 inch barrel) had been re-barreled in 357 Magnum with a barrel carrying Winchester's new Haven address and an 1884 patent date. For a price of just 600 dollars I just couldn't walk away form it so it followed me home. In my case the rifle was completely re-finished with some highly figured Walnut replacing the original forearm and stock. During that installation of the new furniture that previous owner made some mistakes that resulted in my needing to repair the magazine tube. It also had a firing pin that wasn't properly hardened and the front sight was much too short. So, it took a bit of sorting out. However now that it's sorted out it's become a real favorite and off a rest the accuracy is rather startling. BTW, I added a Marbles rear tang peep sight to mine when I replaced the front sight. On one of my better days I've managed to put multiple 5 round groups together ranging between 1 and 1 1/4 inch at 100 yards. So those who claim a lever gun can't do 1 MOA may want to reconsider that opinion. I suspect with a scope it may do even better because when you are aiming at a target that has an apparent diameter of about 1/2 the diameter of the bead in the front sight getting a consistent sight picture becomes a bit challenging. Does make it very rewarding when you get it right though.
I have one made in 1903. Someone went through it and completely rebuilt the rifle. It's a 32/20. I later found out it was originally a 25/20 with a 24 inch octagonal barrel. It has a half round , half octagonal barrel and a button magazine now. Beautiful little rifle
Hickok tell if this is too personal but how old are you and when were you born?? BTW loving the video releases even if it is about a gun I do not give two shots about (see what I did there)
Haha and Kentucky was called stinky American in native American (not actually) once again you are one of my idols and even though you were born in 1768 please dont die soon
There is something about a lever action. Most people when they pick one up the first thing they do is cycle the action. We do this to see if it is loaded we also do it because it is fun. It is amazing to me how it works. John Browning was the ultimate firearms designer. When you cycle it it is doing three things it is removing the old cartridge moving a cartridge up and inserting the new cartridge into battery. A very cool design.
No question. To say John Moses Browning was a genius would be gross understatement. There are few people in this world who were naturals, and he was one such person. And to think that his 1911A1 is still serving (mainly replaced by the Beretta M9, but some special forces units still choose it) our troops well over 100 years after its invention, and the M2 BMG is still being used extensively, and probably more so than after its invention nearly a century ago. Not just a genius, but a visionary.
Just wanted to jump in and say how much I appreciate you taking time to do all these videos. You make it look like you're having fun, but I'm sure some of these are a lot of hard work for you. I've learned so much over the past months. Thanks again. Jer
I have a '92 44-40 made in 1896. Yes, they are sweet rifles. One quick point on yours. The rear sight is mounted backward. The buckhorn s/b toward the receiver not the muzzle. Keeps a better sight radius. Where you point out top wear was likely from the original sight not caliber marks. Love your videos.
The '92 was chambered in rifle calibers - the original chamberings were the .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40 Winchester, followed in 1895 by the new .25-20. A few Model 92s chambered for .218 Bee were produced in 1936-38. Rifles in .44-40 proved to be most popular, far outstripping sales of the other cartridges. All of these were rifle cartridges and most were chambered by Colt in their SAAs.
Who needs google for firearms information you can find almost anything just by watching this channel thank you for all the amazing reviews the information and even with firearms you aren’t comfortable shooting you explain why example 25 auto you liked how it shot but the grip was too small hi points grip and trigger as well as other examples I recommend everyone looking for specific firearms to look it up on your channel
Went to a gun convention on the weekend and my dad picked up a hex barrel 24" in 357 with an action job on it. Such a beautiful rifle and the action is seamless!
One of the best firearms in my opinion to start new shooters. Besides bolt action. Fire 38 to build confidence. Move up to 357 all with the same rifle.
I needed more teachers like this in High School. Lucky to have one or two. Had to learn to shoot in the Army. They yell at you and smack you on the helmet.
I have one chambered in 38-40 that I inherited from my great grandfather. It shoots extremely well and is one of my best performing rifles. Although as many have stated the cartridge size is almost nonexistent and very expensive when found. I'd love to have one in .357 as well. What a great find @hickok45.
I finally got myself a Rossi 92. Mine's in .44 Magnum. I love the damn thing, I love that it is so sleek and small and light, yet packs a big punch. Accurate too. Great gun.
