was talking to a family friend who has a marlin 1892 .32
he doesnt know the date but knows it was made in 1890s but doesnt remember what year and is thinking about trading for my savage 30.06
so anyone know much about the marlins?

What model Savage do you have? What kind of condition is the Marlin? How is the wood, how is the bore, how much blueing is left, does it have original sights, had it been drilled and tapped, has it had sling swivels installed, is it a saddle ring? Alot of variables here but if it is in any kind of condition at all i would say yes, worth trading. Some folks dont like Marlins but IMO they are just as worthy as any Winnie. The last .32 i had was a 1892 Winnie takedown that was in good condition, i sold it for $1500 last year.

If it's really a Marlin 1892, it'll be in .32 rimfire. Good luck finding ammo for that.

I would hang onto the .30-06 unless you want a wall hanger.

If it's really a Marlin 1892, it'll be in .32 rimfire. Good luck finding ammo for that.


More than likely a 32-20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire).
It is a centerfire cartridge that shoots a 32 cal bullet with 20 grains of black powder.
It could be a rim fire, but it looks the rimfires can be readily converted over to 32 colt centerfire.
Check the caliber and see what it is.

The big thing you want to look at is the bore.
Black powder can be corrosive to bores, and you will not see a bore in one of those old guns that isn't pitted.

Dad has a 25-20 that was my grandmother's. The barrel has some pitting, but it shoots very well.

Here is a link to buy ammo.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showpage?saleitemid=490856&utm_source=froogle&utm_medium=free&utm_campaign=653

Personally I like old lever guns. If I could make that trade and the '92 was in good shape, I would probably jump on it.

I can find a Savage 30-06 in any store in any condition.
Finding a decent '92 is much more rare.

More than likely a 32-20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire).
It is a centerfire cartridge that shoots a 32 cal bullet with 20 grains of black powder.
It could be a rim fire, but it looks the rimfires can be readily converted over to 32 colt centerfire.
Check the caliber and see what it is.

The big thing you want to look at is the bore.
Black powder can be corrosive to bores, and you will not see a bore in one of those old guns that isn't pitted.

Dad has a 25-20 that was my grandmother's. The barrel has some pitting, but it shoots very well.

Here is a link to buy ammo.

Personally I like old lever guns. If I could make that trade and the '92 was in good shape, I would probably jump on it.

I can find a Savage 30-06 in any store in any condition.
Finding a decent '92 is much more rare.


Agreed, they also came in .22 as well.