Winchester Pre-64 1892 92 24″ .25-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1900 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1032
LSB#: 210924WL46
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 177899
Year of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .25-20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: Left side barrel flat is marked “—MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-25-20 W.C.F.— / —TRADE MARK—”. Top barrel flat marked with “PW” in an oval. Right side barrel flat marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / ——NEW HAVEN, CONN.——”. Upper grip tang marked “MODEL 1892 / –WINCHESTER– / PAT.OCT 14.1884”. Underside of the receiver is marked with the serial number, “177899”.
Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal Replacement
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to a base dovetailed into the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch leaf and 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 peep sight (none included).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip and smooth crescent steel buttplate. The buttstock has scattered light nicks, scuffs, and compressions, notable mostly on the comb and belly. The forend has scattered light-to-moderate dings compressions along with light nicks here and there. There is a minor crack at the left-front edge of the forend. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a light patina and has light nicks throughout. Overall, the stocks are in about Good-to-Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion in the bore, but light stubborn fouling can be seen intermittently down the length.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 66% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. The receiver, hammer, lever, nosecap and trigger have mostly gone to a light patina with large swaths of the receiver and magazine tube having gone to white. The barrel flats have intermittent minor nicks and scuffs down the lengths of them. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Good-to-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. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 1892 made in 100 and chambered in .25-20 Winchester. This rifle is in Good-to-Very Good condition with about 66% of its finish remaining. Given the proof marks on the upper barrel flat, we believe the barrel was replaced at a later date. The bore is semi-bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. The lever locks up solidly and the action functions correctly. The .25-20 WCF cartridge was based on necking down the .32-20 cartridge and was intended for small game and varmints, developing about 1460 fps. with 86 grain bullets. It was once a favorite with farmers, ranchers, pot hunters and trappers. Given its pre-WWII manufacture date, this rifle should be of real interest to the Winchester collectors. Please see our photos and good luck!