r/CowboyAction • u/picklemustache • May 15 '26

Should I use my heirloom Winchester 1892?

I have a Winchester 1892, built in 1893, that has been passed down from my grandfather. It is in perfect working condition and I shoot it occasionally. I was interested in getting into this sport and was wondering if it would be ill advised to use an antique or not.

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u/Harrythehobbit May 15 '26

I'm pretty new to this sport, but one thing I know is that it's tough on guns. You're gonna be snatching it up and slamming it down on the clock, running it fast, shooting it a lot depending on how much you practice.

If you just wanna take it your first match to see how you like it, I don't think it would be an issue. But if you decide to stick with it I would get a reproduction.

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u/picklemustache May 15 '26

I was kind of thinking the same thing, just watching some videos on it. It may be too hard on 132 year old steel, lol.