Winchester Model 1892 Takedown .25-20 WCF 24” Octagon Lever Rifle 1910 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,275.00
LSB#: LSB250525TF021
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 522199
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action Takedown Rifle Fed by Full-Length Tubular Magazine
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN.U.S.A.PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884.”. The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “25-20 W.C.F.”. The top of the barrel and receiver are each marked with the Winchester WP proof. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE.MARK.REG.IN U.S.PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. There is a crack in the bottom right of the forend at the receiver. The stocks have several scattered scratches and compressions. The LOP measures 12 7/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly with defined rifling. There is light to mild erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 4 or 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish shows thinning on the leading edges. There is intermittent oxidation throughout. The screw heads show signs of light tooling, but still have strong and serviceable slots. There are some notable nicks on the sides of the receiver. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very 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, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 1892 takedown rifle, manufactured in 1910 and chambered in .25-20 WCF, is a fine example of one of John Browning’s most elegant and mechanically efficient lever-action designs. The takedown configuration offered hunters and outdoorsmen a rifle that could be easily broken down for transport, making it a favored companion in the field and on the trail. The .25-20 cartridge, while mild in recoil, was well-suited for small game and varmint hunting, and remains appreciated today by collectors and handloaders for its historical charm and accuracy potential. The 24” octagon barrel and crescent buttplate give this rifle the traditional look and handling that Winchester lever guns are famous for.
This example retains about 65% of its original finish, with honest wear from more than a century of service and handling. The stock shows scattered marks and a forend crack, while the bore, though showing some erosion, still has defined rifling. Mechanically, the rifle remains sound, and the takedown feature functions properly. For collectors of pre-64 Winchesters, those seeking an early 20th-century field rifle with character, or anyone who appreciates the craftsmanship of a Browning-designed lever action, this Model 1892 offers both historical significance and continued usability. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
