Winchester Model 1892 Takedown 24″ Octagon .32-20 Lever Rifle, 1895 Antique
SOLD FOR: $1,217.00
LSB#: LSB250627ST005
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: 1892 Takedown Rifle
Serial Number: 76787
Year of Manufacture: 1895
Caliber: .32-20 Winchester (.32 W.C.F.)
Action Type: This rifle has a takedown lever action with a full-length tubular magazine.
Barrel Length: 24″, Octagonal
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base dovetailed and screw-set to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have only a few scattered light marks. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has a few minor marks with infrequent minor erosion under the finish. Overall, the stocks are in about Fine-Excellent condition as refinished Antique.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling is worn, but visible, fairly well defined. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 4-5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its current metal finish. The new finish is generally strong throughout. There are a few scattered light marks and light operational wear including wear from assembly/disassembly. There is scattered erosion under the finish, most notable on the magazine tube. There are a few nicks under the finish. The screw heads range from sharp to slightly disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear\. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition as refinished Antique.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The rifle takes down easily, but there is very minor play when the barrel is installed. The hammer has a half-cock safety. 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 takedown rifle with a 24” octagonal barrel, made in 1895 and chambered in .32-20 Win. The rifle is in Fine condition as refinished Antique, retaining much of its new finish and 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 being a fairly early takedown model will make it a great addition to a Winchester collection. Please see our photos and good luck!
Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud
