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12-16-2016, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by moosedog
I picked up this Winchester 1892 today at a friend's shop. It was refinished at some point and rechambered from 44/40 to 44 Magnum. The previous owner, a older fellow, (listen to me) said that the rechambering was done by Jack Roy.
For those unfamiliar with Jack Roy's, he was a Detroit area gunsmith and a friend of mine in the 1970's. Long gone, Jack was the reason I got into collecting S&W's.
I just couldn't wait to try it out. Even with the wind chill down to below zero and a quick couple of supported shots, it shot point of aim, point of impact and digested lead SWC's to jacketed hollow points without a hitch. Grouping was respectable enough for hunting accuracy with open sights and 64 year old eyes at 50 yards.
Nice way to close out the year and remember an old friend.
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Two thumbs up for the octagonal barrel.
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10-25-2018, 08:25 PM
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It’s been almost 2 years....I can’t help myself....I have to Bump this thread to the top...
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10-25-2018, 09:19 PM
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I do appreciate you bumping it up or I would have never seen it.
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10-26-2018, 08:13 AM
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Neat stories!
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01-19-2021, 03:43 AM
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An awesome story guys, thank you all so much for sharing. I wish places like this were still common but they are getting harder and harder to find.
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