Winchester Model 1892 92 .25-20 Lever Rifle 24” Octagon Scope 1922 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,250.00
LSB#: LSB251016KS077
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 929396
Year of Manufacture: 1922
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14.1884. / 25-20 W.C.F.”. The underside of the receiver is marked “929396” at the front. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 92 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.”
Barrel Length: 24 Inch, Octagon
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight has been removed and the dovetail has been plugged. The top tang is drilled, tapped, there is a Lyman tang peep sight installed. This gun has been factory drilled and tapped for a scope. There is a factory mounted Winchester scope. We cannot verify function of optics.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and metal crescent buttplate. There are scattered handling marks, scratches and small compression dents throughout. There is a crack in the left side of the wrist above the lever. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition for C&R.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with defined rifling. There is moderate erosion and pitting, mostly in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its current metal finish. The barrel has bluing loss on the leading edges. The receiver has worn to a brown patina. There is corrosion staining, mostly concentrated on the receiver. The screw heads show signs of light tooling, but still have strong and serviceable slots. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear and legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition for C&R.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. 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 dates to 1922 and represents one of the finest small frame lever action designs ever produced by Winchester. Designed by John M. Browning, the Model 1892 is widely regarded for its smooth action, compact proportions, and exceptional balance, particularly when paired with longer octagon barrels such as this 24 inch configuration. By the early 1920s, the Model 92 had firmly established itself as a premier sporting rifle for small game and light varmint use, combining durability with refined handling characteristics.
Chambered in .25-20 Winchester, this rifle reflects a cartridge introduced in the 1890s that became synonymous with accuracy, mild recoil, and efficiency. The .25-20 was especially favored by farmers, trappers, and small game hunters for its ability to humanely take game without excessive meat damage. The bore on this example is dark with clearly defined rifling, showing moderate erosion and pitting concentrated in the grooves, rating 6 out of 10. The rifle is equipped with a Lyman tang peep sight and a factory mounted Winchester scope, an uncommon and desirable factory configuration that reflects Winchester’s early embrace of optical sights, though optic function has not been verified.
Overall condition is good for a C&R example, retaining approximately 60 percent of its metal finish. The barrel shows bluing wear along the edges, while the receiver has transitioned to a brown patina with corrosion staining consistent with age and use. The walnut stocks show scattered handling marks and a crack at the left wrist above the lever, but remain largely intact and correctly configured with a capped forend and crescent buttplate. Markings remain clear and legible, and the action functions properly with a crisp trigger and correct half cock safety. This rifle presents as a well used but historically compelling Model 1892, offering an appealing combination of early scope equipment, classic octagon barrel profile, and one of Winchester’s most enduring sporting cartridges. Please see our high resolution photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck on your bids!!! MF
