Early Winchester Model 1892 24" Octagonal .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1894 Antique

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1892 Rifle

Serial Number: 44171

Year of Manufacture: 1894

Caliber: .32-20 WCF

Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Side Loading Gate fed by Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The blade had a bead, but it has broken or fallen off. The rear sight is a "V"-notch elevator sight dovetailed into 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 two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. There is a repaired chip-loss at the top-front corner of the forend on the left. There are some spots of pooled finish. The LOP measures 12 7/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly muted or gone to a light patina with scattered spots of surface oxidation. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good condition as refinished Antique.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Remaining finish is Original, the magazine tube shows treatment with cold blue.

Bore Condition: The bore is dark gray with fairly well defined rifling. There is erosion and pitting scattered through the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates about 5 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 5% of its metal finish. Remaining finish is scattered, mostly blending well with the surfaces that have gone to a patina. There is some scattered minor surface oxidation and infrequent erosion. There are some scattered nicks and scratches including a cluster on the left shoulder of the barrel over the forend cap. There is some residue from the stocks' new finish around the edges of the wood. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The Winchester 1892 is essentially a Model 1886 action which was miniaturized for use with pistol caliber cartridges. Just as the 1886 would replace the 1876, the 1892 would replace the 1873. As the 1886 was designed by John Browning, it was not difficult for him to develop the 1892. After boasting to Winchester that he would have a prototype within a month, he actually had a functioning prototype in only two weeks. 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 Winchester Model 1892 Rifle made in 1894. The rifle is chambered in .32-20 Winchester and has a 24" octagonal barrel. The rifle is in Very Good condition as Antique, showing wear consistent with its age of more than 130 years. This will be a nice piece to add to a Winchester collection. Please see our photos and good luck!


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This item is part of Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
 Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Early Winchester Model 1892 24" Octagonal .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1894 Antique
Early Winchester Model 1892 24" Octagonal .32-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1894 Antique
Lot number: 1196
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
Ends: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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