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!

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

that is a nice rifle

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!

Resurrection of an old thread…

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

Beauty!

Cleaned-up nice.