Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 20” .25-20 Lever Rifle 1917 C&R
SOLD FOR; $1,075.00
LSB#: LSB250601SP147
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 848088
Year of Manufacture: 1917
Caliber: .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (.25-20 W.C.F.)
Action Type: Lever Action, Full Length 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.”, “25-20 W.C.F.”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG.U.S.PAT.OFF.&FGN.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “848088”.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Marble beaded blade pinned to a square base integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a ladder sight dovetailed to the barrel presenting a fixed V-notch when down and a sliding u-notch when up. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth wood with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel carbine style buttplate. The stocks have some light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The stocks have been sanded and refinished. The wrist fits very shy to the receiver and tangs. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Most of the buttplate has worn to white with light erosion at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in Fair-Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is defined. There is light to mild erosion down the length of the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 20% of its current metal finish. Most of the finish has taken to a light to dark mottled patina throughout with intermittent oxidation and erosion. 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 Fair 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: 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 Saddle Ring Carbine with a 20” round barrel, made in 1917 and chambered in .25-20 W.C.F. This rifle is in Fair condition with strong mechanics. 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.
