Winchester Model 1892 Octagonal 24” .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1902 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,200.00

LSB#: 241109RC001

Make: Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1892 Rifle

Serial Number: 202199

Year of Manufacture: 1902, C&R

Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (.32-20 Winchester Center Fire)

Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed

Barrel Length: 24 1/4? (24? nominal), Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed and screw set to the barrel. The rear sight dovetailed has been filled with a blank. The top tang is drilled, tapped and mounted with a Lyman tang peep sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks and small scratches. There is discoloration at some edges, most notable at the buttplate. There are no chips or cracks. The wood is fairly shy at the receiver and tang but proud at the heel.The stock has been sanded and re-oiled. The LOP measures 12 7/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has some wear at the heel and toe with some minor surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in Very Good condition as refinished.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is light erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 20% of its current metal finish. Most of the metal throughout has worn to a light mottled brown patina. There is some added blue on the flats of the receiver that has covered scattered erosion and minor pitting. There are a couple of small, shallow dents on the magazine tube, they don’t appear as though they will interfere with the magazine follower. There are infrequent small spots of minor oxidation. The action shows light operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Good condition as refinished.

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: The Winchester 1892 is essentially a Model 1886 action which was miniaturized for use with pistol caliber cartridges. Just as the 1886 would replace the 1876, the 1892 would replace the 1873. As the 1886 was designed by John Browning, it was not difficult for him to develop the 1892. After boasting to Winchester that he would have a prototype within a month, he actually had a functioning prototype in only two weeks. The 1892 would go on to be very successful commercially and can be seen in a wide variety of classic Western films.

This example is a Winchester Model 1892 Rifle made in 1902. The rifle is chambered in .32-20 Winchester and has a 24? octagonal barrel. The .32 W.C.F. was initially introduced as a black-powder cartridge in 1882 for small-game, varmint hunting, and deer. It was once a popular round for hunting small-medium game as well as for defense. The stocks have been refinished, so it looks great for its age,. This rifle should be of interest to the Winchester collectors and may still prove to be a fun shooter. Please see our photos and good luck! – L.S.

Winchester Model 1892 Octagonal 24” .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1902 C&R
Winchester Model 1892 Octagonal 24” .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, 1902 C&R