Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine 20″ .32 WCF Lever Rifle 1926 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,250.00
LSB#: WY241021AG024
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Carbine
Serial Number: 963208
Year of Manufacture: 1926
Caliber: .32-30 W.C.F
Action Type: Lever Action, Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 92- WINCHESTER-32 W.C.F.- / -TRADE MARK-”. The right side of the barrel is marked “MADE IN U.S.A. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / -NEW HAVEN, CONN.-”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with Winchester WP proofs. The top of the barrel is also marked with a circled “P” which means this barrel was installed outside of the Winchester factory.
Barrel Length: 20”, Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between a base on the barrel. The rear sight is a ladder with a fixed u-notch when down, and presents a sliding leaf when up. The top tang is drilled, tapped, and mounted with a Lyman tang sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. There are heavy scratches, compressions, nicks, and scrapes throughout. There are no notable cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8? from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a moderate patina with surface erosion throughout but concentrated at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks are in about Fair – Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is some minor scattered erosion intermittently throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 10% of its metal finish. There is finish loss throughout with most of the metal having gone to white and taken a mottled patina. There is corrosion and minor erosion throughout. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. The saddle ring is removed. Overall, this rifle is in Fair-Good 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 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1926 and chambered in .32-20 Winchester. This rifle is in Good condition so it looks nice for its age given that it’s more than 110 years old. This vintage rifle has seen nearly all of the 20th Century and will still make a nice addition to a collection in the 21st. The .32-20 is still a very viable small game, fur bearing, and trapping cartridge. This 1892 carbine will make a great addition to a Winchester collection missing an 1892 and may also be a good candidate for restoration. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
