Blackhawk, I have never heard of a 25-20 colt! You sure one was ever made? Not factory but i have seen conversions, including a Chrities SAA with two cylinders one in 25/20 and one in 256 and with christies adjustable siights and wished it had bought it, but then i have this one: shown with my 53 a...

All, Thanks for the great thoughts and ideas. First I should clarify since what I said was confusing: the Colt SAA I plan would be in 25-20 as a companion to my existing '92 SRC in 25-20. I had a Hawkeye in 256 and shot metallic silhouette with it. Liked it but let it go. Although it never gave me a...

I shoot a 1929 vintage '92 SRC in 25-20 and what a shooter it is. I've heard of these re-chambered for the 256 Win Mag (of the old Ruger Hawkeye single action single shot fame). Has anyone had any experience with this cartridge in a Winch '92? Is it a practical conversion and a sufficient improvemen...

Good eye!! Thanks very much. I should have looked for 4 digits being made in 1914. What was I thinking???

Great forum, great help!

Thanks,
Jim

Currently there is a Winchester Model 92 lookalike up for auction on Gunbroker Item number 160783429 listed as "Winchester 1892 Rifle 25-20 Adapted for Silence", SER. # 789789 MFG 1914. The tang is stamped Model 13 and it looks all factory correct. It has factory cut threads on the end of ...