Winchester Model 1892 92 Carbine 20″ .25-20 WCF Lever Action Rifle 1914 C&R

SOLD FOR: $735.00

WOA#: WY240327DC005

Make: Winchester Repeating Arms

Model: 1892 Carbine

Serial Number: 745559

Year of Manufacture: 1914

Caliber: .25-20 Winchester

Action Type: Lever Action, 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.” in front of the forearm band and at the receiver with “25-20 W.C.F.”. The underside of the receiver is marked “745559” at the front. The upper tang is marked “MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADEMARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.”.

Barrel Length: 20″, Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned in a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. There is a dovetail at the rear of the barrel currently filled with a blank. The top tang is drilled and tapped with a folding Lyman tang sight installed.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are 2-piece smooth walnut with banded forend, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. The stocks have several scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches with a few more notable dings. There is notable wear around the forend band and at the rear edge of the buttstock. There is minor cracking in the heel at the buttplate’s tang. The LOP measures 12 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has gone to a moderate patina with scattered spots of surface erosion. Overall, the stocks are in about Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray. The rifling shows wear but is generally well defined. There is scattered light erosion and minor pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates about 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. Most finish loss is in the receiver with some scattered wear on the barrel and magazine. Worn areas have gone to a light patina. There are scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches including tool marks at the rear sight dovetail. There is wear on the left of the receiver from the saddle ring. 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 Good-plus 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: This is a Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine made in 1914 and chambered in .25-20 Winchester. This rifle is in Good-plus condition, showing its age at more than 110 years old. This vintage rifle has seen nearly all of the 20th Century and will still make a nice addition to a collection in the 21st. The .25-20 is still a very viable small game, fur bearing, and trapping cartridge. This 1892 carbine will make a great addition to a Winchester collection missing an 1892 and may also be a good candidate for restoration. Please see our photos and good luck!

Please forgive any typos, I was educated in California. -Bud