Winchester Model 1892 .25-20 WCF 24″ Octagon Lever Rifle 1910 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,201.00

LSB#: LSB251211TN007

Make: Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1892 

Serial Number: 571506

Year of Manufacture: 1910, C&R

Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire

Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed

Markings: The left side 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 “571506” at the front. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADEMARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.”.

Barrel Length: 24″, Octagon

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a spring leaf semi buckhorn with elevator. The upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight, none installed. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and metal crescent buttplate. The LOP measures 13″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are scratches, compression dents and handling wear throughout. There is oil darkening around the receiver. There is a small crack at the upper tang. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition for a C&R of this age.

Type of Finish: Blued 

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is dark with defined rifling. There is light erosion in the bore, and some fouling is present. There is significant pitting throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates a 4/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 25% of its metal finish. The finish has worn to a blue/brown patina. There are scratches, handling wear, and corrosion staining throughout. 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 Fair condition, mostly due to bore condition.

Mechanics: The action is a bit sticky but gets going with a little effort, otherwise the action functions correctly. 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: The Model 1892 is one of John Browning’s most refined lever-action designs, scaled for small-bore cartridges and prized for its smooth operation. This 24 inch octagon barrel configuration reflects a classic sporting pattern of the early twentieth century, chambered in .25-20 WCF, a cartridge introduced in the 1890s for small game and varmint use. With its capped forend, crescent buttplate, and traditional semi-buckhorn rear sight, the rifle retains the unmistakable lines of a turn-of-the-century Winchester sporting arm.

The rifle now presents with a dark bore showing defined rifling but light erosion, significant pitting, and fouling throughout, rating 4 out of 10. The rifle retains approximately 25 percent of its original blued finish, having worn to a blue and brown patina with scratches, handling wear, and corrosion staining throughout. Markings on the barrel and tang remain clear and legible. Screw heads show light tooling but retain strong, serviceable slots, and pins are unmarred. The two-piece walnut stocks feature a straight grip, straight comb, and metal crescent buttplate, with a 13 inch length of pull. The wood shows scratches, compression dents, oil darkening around the receiver, and a small crack at the upper tang, rating in Good condition for a C&R of this age.

Mechanically, the lever action is somewhat sticky but functions correctly once in motion. The hammer retains a half-cock safety position, and the trigger breaks crisply. The upper tang has been drilled and tapped for a peep sight, though none is installed. As a 1910 production Winchester 1892 with a 24 inch octagon barrel, this rifle remains a representative example of an early smokeless-era small-bore lever action, showing honest age and wear consistent with over a century of use. Please see our photos for a better understanding of condition and good luck with your bids! MF/MA