Winchester Model 1892 .32-20 WCF 24″ Blued Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1906 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1275

LSB#: 210930TB01

Make: Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1892 Rifle

Serial Number: 418378

Year of Manufacture: 1906

Caliber: .32 W.C.F. (.32 Winchester Center Fire)

Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCT. 14. 1884.” in front of the rear sight and at the receiver with “32 W.C.F.”. The underside of the receiver is marked “418378” at the front. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK”. Inspector marks “10 / 2” and “21” are marked on the bottom of the receiver in front of the locking blocks. The top-rear of the barrel and the top of the chamber ring have ovalled “WP” proofs.

Barrel Length: 24 1/4″ (24″ nominal), Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a German silver blade slotted to a base dovetailed and screw-set to 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 elevator piece is missing. The top tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight (none included).

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip and steel buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a dark stain on the belly. There is a small crack in the top of the wrist extending from the upper tang. There are also a couple of dark stains on the left side of the buttstock. The imperfections have darkened with age. The LOP measures 12 7/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has mostly worn to white with scattered light erosion and scratches. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is well defined. There is scattered light erosion and pitting in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 58% of its metal finish. The receiver has worn white and shows scattered light surface oxidation and scattered dings in the metal. The lever also shows finish loss with surface oxidation. The barrel and magazine tube show several dings and mars in the metal and the finish is thinning throughout. There is finish loss at the muzzle. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in about Good-Plus 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, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: This is a Winchester Model 1892 Rifle made in 1906 and chambered in .32-20 Winchester. This rifle is in about Good-Plus condition with about 58% of its original finish remaining. The bore shows wear and erosion, but the mechanics are strong. This vintage rifle has seen some honest wear over the last 110+ years but is in very good mechanical condition.The .32-20 Winchester, also known as .32 WCF (Winchester center fire), was the first small-game lever-action cartridge that Winchester produced. It was initially introduced as a black-powder cartridge in 1882 for small-game, varmint hunting, and deer. This cartridge was sometimes used for deer hunting in the past, and William Lyman, the designer of rifle sights, said of it: “For large game, of course, a .32-20 W.C.F. cartridge is rather small, but it comes nearer to being an all-around cartridge in my opinion than any other.” Please see our photos and good luck!