Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine .32-20 WCF Lever Rifle 1913 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,301.61
LSB#: LSB260415WO017
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 712501
Year of Manufacture: 1913 / C&R
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (.32 W.C.F.)
Action Type: Lever Action, Full Length Tubular Magazine Fed
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-32 W.C.F.- / -TRADE MARK-“. The top of the barrel is marked with an ovalled “P” and “WP proof. The top of the receiver is marked with a WP proof. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S.PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “712501”.
Barrel Length: 20″, Round (The barrel is a factory barrel installed outside of factory – ovalled “P” proof.)
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set in a slotted raised block integral to the barrel. The pin holes for the front sight are empty. The rear sight is a folding ladder sight which presents a fixed u-notch when down and a sliding u-notch leaf when up marked out 0-20 and dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is drilled, tapped, and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece smooth wood with straight grip, straight comb, carbine style steel buttplate, and banded forend. The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The stocks have been sanded and refinished. There are spots of marring. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered surface erosion and a few scabs. Overall, the stocks are in Fair condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well-defined. There is light erosion throughout. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 10% of its current finish. Most of the finish has worn to white with some blue reserved in the protected areas above the magtube. There are nicks, scratches, and dings, throughout the metal. There is saddle ring wear. There are a few scabs on the barrel and receiver. The case color has completely muted. 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 1913 and chambered in .32-20 WCF. 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.