Winchester Model 1892 SRC .44-40 WCF 20″ Lever Action Rifle 1919 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,750.00
LSB#: LSB260505JM027
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine
Serial Number: 871883
Year of Manufacture: 1919 C&R
Caliber: .44-40 Winchester Center Fire (.44 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.”, “44 W.C.F.”. The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S.PAT.OFF.”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “871883”. The lower tang is marked with Century Arms import marks. The left side of the receiver is hand marked with an unknown symbol.
Barrel Length: 20″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a 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 upper tang is drilled and tapped for a peep sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is two piece smooth walnut, banded forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel shotgun style carbine buttplate. The LOP is 12 3/4″ from trigger to buttplate. The stock has been refinished. There are scratches and sanding marks throughout. There are a few spots with the metal proud on both the forend and stock. There are a few repairs. There is some oil and iron staining. There are no major structural cracks. Overall this stock is in Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The rifling is well defined. There is light erosion and pitting. There is light fouling. In this writer’s opinion this bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its current finish. There are scratches and polish marks that have been blued over. Some edges have been softened. Some of the markings are softened and hard to read. The screw heads are tooled but serviceable. 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: This Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine, manufactured in 1919 and chambered in .44-40 W.C.F., is a desirable C&R-eligible lever-action carbine with classic Winchester character. The 20″ barrel, full-length tubular magazine, pinned blade front sight, ladder rear sight, straight-grip walnut stock, and steel shotgun-style carbine buttplate all support the traditional Model 1892 SRC configuration. The .44-40 chambering is especially appealing in this platform due to its strong historical association with Winchester lever actions and Old West-era firearms.
Condition-wise, this example is best viewed as a refinished rifle rather than a high-originality collector piece. It retains about 90% of its current blue finish, but the finish is not original, and the description notes scratches and polish marks that were blued over, softened edges, and some softened or hard-to-read markings. The Century Arms import marks on the lower tang and the unknown hand-marked symbol on the left side of the receiver are additional collector caveats. The screw heads are tooled but serviceable, and the rifle rates Good overall as refinished.
The bore is a positive feature, described as semi-bright with well-defined rifling, light erosion and pitting, and light fouling, rating 8/10 in the writer’s opinion. Mechanically, the action functions correctly, the hammer has a half-cock safety position, and the trigger is crisp, though the rifle has not been test fired. The refinished walnut stock shows scratches, sanding marks, proud metal in places, repairs, and oil and iron staining, but no major structural cracks. Overall, this is an attractive and functional Winchester 1892 SRC in a desirable caliber, best suited as a refinished shooter-grade or representative collector example, with value moderated by the refinish, import marks, softened markings, stock repairs, and general evidence of prior use. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! MF