Winchester Model 1892 SRC .32 WCF 19 1/2” Lever Rifle, Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: LSB260629EB009
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Model: Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 75839
Year of Manufacture: 1895 / Antique
Caliber: .32 WCF (.32-20 Winchester)
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with 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 top of the barrel at the receiver is marked “32 W.C.F.” and with the Winchester “WP” proof in an oval. The upper 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. The left side of the receiver is fitted with a saddle ring.
Barrel Length: 19 1/2″, Round.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a small blade pinned to the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder sight dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece smooth wood set with a straight wrist, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 12 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have been refinished and show scattered handling and operational wear. There are no chips or cracks. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as refinished.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: The rifle is equipped with a full-length tubular magazine.
Type of Finish: Blued.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined. There is age and use-related wear in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 0% of its original metal finish. The balance has worn to an overall gray and brown patina with scattered pitting, oxidation, handling wear, and operational wear throughout. The markings remain visible. The stocks have been refinished and remain solid with no chips or cracks. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as an Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was designed by John Moses Browning as a smaller, lighter companion to his Model 1886 action, optimized for Winchester’s shorter pistol-caliber cartridges. Introduced in 1892, the design quickly earned a reputation for strength, smooth operation, and excellent handling. Chambered in .32 WCF, this early 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine represents the compact, utilitarian configuration for which the Model 1892 became especially well known.
This example has seen substantial use during its more than 130 years, with its original blue finish now worn away to an aged patina and scattered pitting visible throughout the metal. The refinished stocks remain solid and present in Very Good condition, while the gray bore retains well-defined rifling. The saddle ring, folding ladder rear sight, early-style Winchester markings, and Antique production date give the rifle considerable period character. The action continues to function correctly, making this a well-used but appealing early Winchester carbine for the collector of Browning-designed lever actions or Old West-era firearms. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!-C.M.