Winchester 1892 Takedown 24″ Half-Octagon .32-20 WCF Lever Rifle, 1914 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,775.00
LSB#: LSB250627ST012
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Takedown
Serial Number: 749566
Year of Manufacture: 1914
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action, Half-Length Tubular Magazine Fed, Takedown Action
Barrel Length: 24”, Half-Octagon, Half-Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel; the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. 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. The stocks have some scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable marks. 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 scattered light wear, mostly gone to a light patina. . Overall, the stocks are in about Fair condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is light gray with well defined rifling. There is minor erosion scattered through the bore with a few spots of more notable erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 6-7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 65% of its metal refinish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the balance is wear on the receiver and barrel extension, each of which has gone to a light patina. There are a few light nicks and scratches, also mostly on the receiver. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. 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: The Winchester 1892 is essentially a Model 1886 action which was miniaturized for use with pistol caliber cartridges. Just as the 1886 would replace the 1876, the 1892 would replace the 1873. As the 1886 was designed by John Browning, it was not difficult for him to develop the 1892. After boasting to Winchester that he would have a prototype within a month, he actually had a functioning prototype in only two weeks. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers and later was the rifle of choice for western movies and TV shows, John Wayne used both M1892 rifles and carbines in many of his western movies. The M1892 rifles again became popular in the 1980s with the advent of Cowboy Action shooting, as they were smooth and dependable.
This is a Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle made in 1914. Chambered for .32-20, it is a desirable configuration with a half-octagon barrel and half-length magazine. This rifle is in Good condition and the bore shows some signs use over the last century-plus but the mechanics are still strong and the gun looks nicee for its age. This will still be a nice piece to add to your safe! Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
