Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 20” .44 WCF Lever Rifle 1915 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,600.00
LSB#: WY250319DS069
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 772759
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884”. The left side of the chamber is marked “44 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are both marked with Winchester WP proofs. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S.PAT.OFF.”.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned in a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a dual leaf flip ladder sight both with v-notches for different ranges. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and mounted with a Lyman Tang Sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. The stocks have several scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a moderate patina with scattered spots of surface erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is defined. There is scattered erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. Most of the finish has worn to white or been cleaned to white on the receiver, lever, and bands. The barrel retains much of its finish with some scattered thinning, oxidation and finish loss at the muzzle which has introduced some fine pitting. There is intermittent oxidation throughout. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position. 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 1915 and chambered in .44-40 Winchester. This rifle is in Good condition with a shootable bore and strong mechanics. This vintage rifle has seen nearly all of the 20th Century and will still make a nice addition to a collection in the 21st. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
