Browning B-92 Question

[Wheelgunner]

I own two Browning B-92 carbines. One is a centennial model in .44 mag. and one is a standard model in .357 mag. The Centennial model is about half an inch longer that the standard model. The difference appears to be in the length of the butt stock. Is this normal? I bought both guns second hand.

Thanks

Wheelgunner

 

[Coyote Hunter]

Don't know the answer to your Q but congrats on having two fine rifles. Mine is a .44 Mag.

 

[Wheelgunner]

Don't know the answer to your Q but congrats on having two fine rifles. Mine is a .44 Mag.

Coyote Hunter,

Thanks. I agree that these are fine rifles. They are really well made and closely follow the original 1892 design.

These days, they are getting really expensive. That is particularly true of the .357 model.

Enjoy your .44 mag.

Wheelgunner

 

[woods-walker]

I own a couple of the B-92's in .357 and have found them to be exceptional woods and walkabout Rifles. I use a load consisting of the Hornady 180 gr bullet over 'LiL' Gun powder.
I use the same load in my Marlin 1894C carbines.

 

[Wheelgunner]

I own a couple of the B-92's in .357 and have found them to be exceptional woods and walkabout Rifles. I use a load consisting of the Hornady 180 gr bullet over 'LiL' Gun powder.
I use the same load in my Marlin 1894C carbines.

woods-walker,

I'm impressed. It took me years to find a B-92 in .357 mag. and you have two of them. The first one was NIB and the asking price was $1,500. That was way over my budget. The one I have was use and still set me back $900.00. I thought that was too much, but I really wanted it. Quite a few .44 mag versions show up.

I'm pleased that you enjoy yours and thanks for the loading information.

Would you mind checking the overall length of your B-92s for me?

Thanks

Wheelgunner

 

[woods-walker]

37.25" as measured from the center of the stock to end of barrel.

I have used the B92's for quite some time. Actually I have had three so far and gifted one bought in Oregon to my oldest Son leaving two in my collection. My first B92 .357 that was purchased in New Mexico is used on a regular basis and another from Texas is held in reserve as a backup. Over the years I have paid from $650 to $850 for mine. I would snag another if one crossed my path for $900 or upwards of that. There are riflemen who have handled or own a B92 .357 that know of the superb machining and attention to detail that makes these leveractions a bargain. Today not everyone is willing to experience or perhaps cannot even understand the practical application of the leveraction platform for real outdoor use.

 

[Wheelgunner]

37.25" as measured from the center of the stock to end of barrel.

I have used the B92's for quite some time. Actually I have had three so far and gifted one bought in Oregon to my oldest Son leaving two in my collection. My first B92 .357 that was purchased in New Mexico is used on a regular basis and another from Texas is held in reserve as a backup. Over the years I have paid from $650 to $850 for mine. I would snag another if one crossed my path for $900 or upwards of that. There are riflemen who have handled or own a B92 .357 that know of the superb machining and attention to detail that makes these leveractions a bargain. Today not everyone is willing to experience or perhaps cannot even understand the practical application of the leveraction platform for real outdoor use.

woods-walker,

Thanks for the information. I will measure mine tomorrow.

I'm surprised that those .357 carbines are quite that expensive in the USA. I'm even happier with mine now.

As for the levergun platform, it is all that I want now. I have tried bolt action rifles, but I came back to the lever actions.

Thanks Again

Wheelgunner