Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 20″ .32 WCF Lever Rifle 1928 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,376.00
LSB#: LSB260602CL006
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 969615
Year of Manufacture: 1928
Caliber: .32-20 W.C.F
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 20″, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a raised block integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a ladder sight dovetailed to the barrel presenting a fixed u-notch when down and a sliding u-notch when up. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. The LOP is 13″ from trigger to buttplate. The stock has been refinished. There are scratches and compression dents throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall this stock is in Very Good to Excellent condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. There are a few light superficial spots of corrosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. There is light handling and operational wear. There are some light scratches. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are legible. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition as refinished.
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 Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine is one of the classic small-frame lever actions of the early 20th century, combining compact handling with the smooth Browning-designed action. This 1928 example is chambered in .32-20 W.C.F. and features a 20″ round barrel, tubular magazine, ladder rear sight, and traditional carbine-style walnut furniture. Its saddle ring carbine configuration and handy dimensions make it representative of the light utility rifles that helped establish the Model 1892’s reputation.
Introduced in 1892, the Winchester Model 1892 was designed by John M. Browning as a stronger, more compact successor to the Model 1873 for pistol-length cartridges. It became especially popular in chamberings such as .32-20, .38-40, and .44-40, serving ranchers, hunters, and outdoorsmen who valued a light, fast-handling lever rifle. Saddle Ring Carbines remain particularly evocative of frontier and working-rifle use and continue to hold strong collector interest.
This rifle retains about 95% of its current refinished metal finish, with only light handling and operational wear and a few scattered scratches. The refinished walnut stocks remain in Very Good to Excellent condition with scratches and compression dents but no chips or cracks. The bright bore has sharp rifling and rates 8.5/10 due to a few superficial corrosion spots, while the action functions correctly, the half-cock safety engages, and the trigger is crisp. Overall, this is a Very Good refinished Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine with strong sporting and collector appeal. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! MF