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This one was born in 1891
32-20
Ordered by a well to do Vermonter and passed down through the family.
It’s lettered features are:
1/2 octagon barrel
1/2 magazine
Lyman combination tang peep
Pistol grip stock
Extra grade wood
Checkering

I don’t see many 1889s - show yours off!

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Wow !! Not your average '89 there.

Some production numbers according to Brophy;

Of the 55,119 Model 1889's made:

15,440 made in .32-20 caliber
3729 made with 26" barrel (looks like a 26' barrel to me)
2296 pistol grips
854 made with 1/2 magazine
508 made with 1/2 octagon barrel

All in all, a pretty rare rifle you have there. Plus it has condition. A collectors dream !! Congrats on a real beauty.
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that is a nice rifle

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Originally Posted by Wishbone
Wow !! Not your average '89 there.

Some production numbers according to Brophy;

Of the 55,119 Model 1889's made:

15,440 made in .32-20 caliber
3729 made with 26" barrel (looks like a 26' barrel to me)
2296 pistol grips
854 made with 1/2 magazine
508 made with 1/2 octagon barrel

All in all, a pretty rare rifle you have there. Plus it has condition. A collectors dream !! Congrats on a real beauty.
WB


Good eye - it is a 26” barrel.

I got lucky finding it locally/privately and didn’t think long before pulling out my wallet.

I just don’t see many 1889s in any variation. Show em if you got em!

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Resurrection of an old thread…

Some of you folks must have an 1889 to show off?

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Beauty!

Cleaned-up nice.


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