Gorgeous Winchester Model 1892 .32-20 WCF 24” Octagonal Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1905 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 1892

Serial Number: 295044

Year of Manufacture: 1905

Caliber: .32 Winchester Center Fire

Action Type: Lever Action fed by Internal Tube Magazine

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO / NEW HAVEN CONN U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14 1884 / 32 W.C.F.” The bottom of the receiver is marked “295044” The top tang is marked “MODEL 1892 WINCHESTER TRADE MARK”

Barrel Length: 24” Octagon Barrel

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed into the top of the barrel. The rear sight is a buckhorn elevator sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: 2 piece walnut stock, straight comb, steel buttplate, smooth straight grip, and a smooth fore end. The LOP is 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are only minor scratches and compression marks on the stock and fore end, with the vast majority of the original finish retained. Wood to metal fit is great. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Fine condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The rifling is sharp. There is light scattered erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are surface marks and signs of careful use throughout. Some of the wear has turned to an attractive patina and there is scattered freckling throughout. The screwheads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in excellent condition.

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

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: A letter from the Winchester museum detailing the date of manufacture and specifications of the rifle.

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was designed by John Browning to be a lighter version of the Model 1886 using a smaller, lighter frame. When asked by Winchester to design an improved lever action to compete with a recent Marlin offering, John Browning said he would have the prototype completed in under a month or it would be free. Within two weeks, Browning had a functioning prototype of the '92. The Model 1892 was used by several explorers on their expeditions, as well as used by the Royal Navy during WW1.

This Winchester Model 1892 was made in 1905, and still looks amazing after 120 years. This is a must have for Winchester collectors.


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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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Gorgeous Winchester Model 1892 .32-20 WCF 24” Octagonal Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1905 C&R
Gorgeous Winchester Model 1892 .32-20 WCF 24” Octagonal Lever Action Rifle, MFD 1905 C&R
Lot number: 1198
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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