Winchester Model 1892 92 24” Octagon .25-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1903 C&
SOLD FOR: $1,126.99
LSB#: LSB250520ST042
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Rifle
Serial Number: 239012
Year of Manufacture: 1903
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester (.25-20 Winchester Center Fire)
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: The left shoulder of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.PATENTED OCTOBER 14.1884” in front of the rear sight and “25-20 W.C.F.” at the receiver. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / PAT.OCT.14.1884”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “239012”.
Barrel Length: 24” Nominal, 24 1/4? Measured, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight with white diamond aim reference, dovetailed to the barrel, the notch is fine elevation adjustable. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (not included).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a crack on the left side of the wrist. There is a repair on the left side of the wrist as well. There is a repair in the bottom of the forend. 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 some scattered oxidation and surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition as refinished
Type of Finish: Blued, Case Color Hammer & Lever
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore has been sleeved. The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 15% of its metal finish. The receiver has been heavily cleaned but their is some faint case color shining throughout. There is scattered oxidation, erosion, and fine pitting. There are some nicks and dings along the barrel’s octagon. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The hammer has a half-cock safety position that trips with enough pressure. 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 rifle and carbine replaced the toggle link action of Winchester’s Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts that made it much stronger and suitable for the higher pressures of smokeless powder. It was designed by John Browning, and was sort of a scaled-down Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers and later was the rifle of choice for western movies and TV shows, John Wayne used both M1892 rifles and carbines in many of his western movies. The M1892 rifles again became popular in the 1980s with the advent of Cowboy Action shooting, as they were smooth and dependable.
This is a Model 1892 rifle with a 24” octagon barrel, made in 1903 and chambered in .25-20 Win. This rifle is in Good condition with strong mechanics and a pristine sleeved bore. All Winchester Model 1892 rifles of this vintage are collectable and it takes quite a bit of effort to collect one in every caliber and sub model. This one will make a nice addition to a collection. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
