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

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.

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.

Being a history teacher, I love the history you give with each rifle or pistol you shoot. I hope people take notes. There could be a test :)

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.

The large loop on the levers, were made for the northern expeditions, so they could work the lever with gloved hands.

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

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.

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!

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!

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 have an 1873, an 1892, and an 1894. ...The 92 remains my favorite levergun! A classic and a great gun!

Anything with an octagonal barrel is bound to be classic :)

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

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.

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.

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!

Yes, life is about the journey, not the destination! :-) I can still think of at least 20 more firearms steps I'd like to take along the way.

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.

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.

"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.

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 just bought a 1892 yesterday. And it's also been rechamberd to 357. Was 25 - 20 . Made in 1923. Love it!

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.

Hey Hickok, during my travels in Queensland Australia I came across an original Winchester 1892 manufactured in 1893 with all original parts!

I just picked up a brand new Henry .22 lever action rifle. I love it! There really is something special about a lever gun.

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 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.

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 got a 1892 handed down to me. It was made in 1911 chambered in 25-20 with an octogon barrel

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.

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.

I thought I noticed something and then in the close up, I was right. The rear sight is installed backwards.

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'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've been wanting myself a model 92 for quite some time. They're just plain FUN. Enjoy it Hickok45.

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

my grandpa has an original one of these. it is awesome.

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!

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.

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.

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. :-)

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

This is by far the best looking gun ever made. And I'm not even into guns. I'd own one just for the history of it.

Hickok45 you should have a 100 year anniversary video. Plus she's gorgeous, we'd all like to see her again. please and thank you

I just got a Winchester .32-20 for 300 bucks, I feel kind of bad for the guy who sold it that low

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.

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

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.

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

Please keep in mind that the .32WCF, .38WCF, and .44WCF cartridges were and are RIFLE cartridges. When they were chambered in the Colt SAA, Colt labeled them .32-20, etc. because they did not want any reference to the Winchester cartridges. Also, after 1935 the Winchester factory were converting 1873s and 1892s to .357 Mag. These were usually .32WCFs to the new cartridge.

And the sound of that action slowed down at the end... a symphony of magical mechanics.

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." :-)

Who is disliking Hickok videos?

The lever is excellent. It ain't less than an advanced early design. Really cool. Winchester.

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.

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 saw an episode of the rifleman, it was a good show when i didnt sleep friday night

I have a 92 built in 1893 chambered in 44-40 and love the old thing still shoots amazing. Has full hex barrel and 11 round tube great rifle.

his right glasses lense gets fogged up and instead of wiping the lense, like some normal person, Hickock simply changes shooting from right to left and still hits perfectly ... +1 point (added to his long list) for being a total badass

i am so glad I started watching the rifleman

Looks like the rear sight is on backwards.

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!

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.

MeTV shows "The Rifleman" if you are lucky enough to get that great station.

I wish i had a levergun

Hahahahaha. Nothing is more funny than watching these again almost a decade later and hearing “It’s not a $2000 firearm.” With it now probably being worth about 5k. Forever the GOAT Mr. .45.

Great Find. Watching you enjoy your new acquisition is a kick. One thing I noticed was the rear sight looks like it was installed backwards. I have a Winchester 22 with what appears to be the same sight and it has the buckhorn in the rear and the adjustments in front of it.

Yes his rear sight is on backwards

It still bugs me to see that rear sight in backwards.

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.

JMB was a genius with guns. Not just making them work dependably/accurately, but also making them look amazing. See the 1911 :-) Sexy beast! The guns were slender cross-sectioned and somehow masculine in a way other guns failed to achieve.

I have one of these that was my great grandpa's, how can you find what year it was made?

i noticed that the rear sight was on backwards, was this done by accident , or was there a reason for this

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.

The first four seasons of The Rifleman are on Hulu for free right now. The neat thing about Lucus McCain's Model 92 to me is that the rapid fire was made possible by a screw through the trigger guard, and a couple twists could return it to normal operation. The show also used a less expensive Spanish El Tigre for stunts, for which I don't blame them at all.

the rear sight mounted on backwards?

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I bought a Henry Big boy and I know what your saying. Those pistol caliber carbines are fun and practical.

I envy you. I grew up on westerns like The riffle man, Gunsmoke, John Wayne and Sam Elliot movies. I hope my collection could be half as impressive as yours

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)

Is your rear sight on backwards?

Technically, if the rear sight was installed the reverse of what it is in the video, the sight radius would be greater and SHOULD give better accuracy. In reality, as a person gets older it gets harder to see two sights in a different focal plane. With the front and rear sight closer together, as they are in the video, it may be easier to shoot that way because they are closer to the same focal plane. As I've gotten older I shoot four inch revolvers better than long barreled revolvers.

My Dad's Winchester Model 94 in .30-.30 was my favorite deer rifle when I was younger. It's a pleasure to shoot and got a lot of whitetails tagged.

This seems to have more firepower and accuracy than the original Henry 1860, why's that?

hickock45. I have a replica in .45 LC. Is it me or is your rear sight reversed? Love your videos.

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.

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.

I wonder if this was a police gun that they bored out to keep in service longer and to save money from having to purchase a new gun.

sure would like to chamber a .357 mag in the 1886 W.

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 used to handload my 30-30 with 110 gr varmint points using that 1 chambered 1 in the magazine the Winchester 94 did pretty darn amazing with 110 grain spritzers

They are addicting. I'm on my second Rossi .44-40. Guess I realized I couldn't live without it. Your baby sister can shoot those cals & guns all day long.

Thank you hickok45, you may be retired but you're still teaching, I've learned quite a few different things and thank you

I have a '92 in 44-40 and it's my favorite Winchester. It has a Lyman sight on it. Smoooth ...

I remember watching all the westerns on rerun on Saturday afternoons with my dad. The Rifleman, Bonanza, The High Chaparral and more I can't remember. Haha

My favorite gun ever...hands down

It's awesome to see that 1892 still running so well.

Guns on the table from 1919, ammo on the table from 1975...gotta love this channel!!

That 357 1892 is my favorite gun I've ever seen you shoot!!!