63 of 250 Engraved Dan Wesson Monson 44V 44-V .44 Mag 6″ Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1275
LSB#: 210427OF10
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 969486
Year of Manufacture: 1926
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)
Action Type: This rifle has a lever action with a half-length magazine tube.
Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-25-20 W.C.F.- / -TRADE MARK-”. The top of the barrel at the receiver and the top of the receiver’s chamber ring are each marked with an ovalled “WP” proof. The right of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.-“. The underside of the receiver is marked “969486”. The upper tang is marked “WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / MADE IN U.S.A.”.
Barrel Length: 20″, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding “U”-notch sight with white diamond aiming reference dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The notch is fine-adjustable for elevation and can be reversed to present a “V”-notch. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine buttplate. The stocks have some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a small loss at the heel to the left of the buttplate tang. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear and surface oxidation, most notable at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp where not interrupted by erosion. There is infrequent light erosion and minor pitting in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its current metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. There are light nicks, scuffs and scratches scattered throughout with some scattered minor surface oxidation. There is infrequent minor erosion under the finish. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear, but many have soft edges. Overall, this rifle is in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety. The lever lock-up is tight and the trigger is crisp. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1926 and chambered in .25-20 Winchester. This rifle is in about Very Good condition as refinished with about 80% of its new blue finish remaining. The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling, showing infrequent light erosion and minor pitting, still quite shootable. The lever locks up solidly and the action functions correctly. The .25-20 Win. cartridge was based on necking down the .32-20 cartridge, and was intended for small game and varmints, developing about 1460 fps. with 86 grain bullets. It was once a favorite with farmers, ranchers, pot hunters and trappers. This rifle would be a good addition to a Winchester collection missing the 1892 SRC and could still be a fun shooter for the lucky winner. Please see our photos and good luck!
