Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic lever-action rifle for a penny-start auction…this is the Winchester Model 1892!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1892
Serial: 18845
Date of Manufacture: 1892 (According to https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/faq/serial-number-reference/winchester-firearm-manufacture-dates.pdf) 1893 (According to https://winchestercollector.org/dates/)
Caliber: .38 WCF
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock with Hand Engraving
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / The stock is hand engraved with a chicken on the right side and an Indian head on the left, and large diamond checkering on the forend.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1892 is a classic lever-action rifle that embodies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of John Browning’s design work. Chambered here in .38 WCF, this rifle features a 24-inch octagon barrel finished in polished blue, complemented by a smooth hardwood stock with intricate hand engraving. The stock artwork is especially striking: a chicken engraved on the right side, an Indian head on the left, and large diamond checkering on the forend. Combined with the traditional blade front and adjustable rear sights, this rifle blends functional shooting features with collectible aesthetic appeal. The lever-action mechanism, a hallmark of Browning’s work, provides smooth cycling and reliable feeding, making it suitable for hunting, target shooting, or historical reenactments. The 1892’s action is renowned for being strong enough to handle high-pressure handgun cartridges, despite being designed for smaller rounds, a testament to its forward-locking block design. Historically, the Model 1892 was developed to succeed the Model 1873 and compete with contemporary offerings from Marlin. Browning famously promised to deliver a prototype in under a month, completing it in just two weeks. Production included several chamberings, with the .44-40 proving the most popular, though variants like .32-20, .38-40, and later .25-20 and even .218 Bee were also offered. Notable historical figures and explorers favored the Model 1892 for its reliability, including Admiral Robert E. Peary on North Pole expeditions, Amazon explorer Percy Fawcett, and jaguar hunter Sasha Siemel. The rifle also saw military use, with 21,000 rifles employed by the Royal Navy during World War I. The original Winchester factory produced over a million units before halting production during World War II, with later reproductions made by Rossi, Chiappa, Browning, and Winchester itself in Japan. This enduring design continues to be cherished both as a functional sporting rifle and a collectible piece of firearms history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1892
Serial: 18845
Date of Manufacture: 1892 (According to https://www.winchesterguns.com/content/dam/winchester-repeating-arms/support/faq/serial-number-reference/winchester-firearm-manufacture-dates.pdf) 1893 (According to https://winchestercollector.org/dates/)
Caliber: .38 WCF
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 24" Octagon Barrel
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock with Hand Engraving
Action: Lever-Action
Markings: Standard / The stock is hand engraved with a chicken on the right side and an Indian head on the left, and large diamond checkering on the forend.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 1892 is a classic lever-action rifle that embodies the ingenuity and craftsmanship of John Browning’s design work. Chambered here in .38 WCF, this rifle features a 24-inch octagon barrel finished in polished blue, complemented by a smooth hardwood stock with intricate hand engraving. The stock artwork is especially striking: a chicken engraved on the right side, an Indian head on the left, and large diamond checkering on the forend. Combined with the traditional blade front and adjustable rear sights, this rifle blends functional shooting features with collectible aesthetic appeal. The lever-action mechanism, a hallmark of Browning’s work, provides smooth cycling and reliable feeding, making it suitable for hunting, target shooting, or historical reenactments. The 1892’s action is renowned for being strong enough to handle high-pressure handgun cartridges, despite being designed for smaller rounds, a testament to its forward-locking block design. Historically, the Model 1892 was developed to succeed the Model 1873 and compete with contemporary offerings from Marlin. Browning famously promised to deliver a prototype in under a month, completing it in just two weeks. Production included several chamberings, with the .44-40 proving the most popular, though variants like .32-20, .38-40, and later .25-20 and even .218 Bee were also offered. Notable historical figures and explorers favored the Model 1892 for its reliability, including Admiral Robert E. Peary on North Pole expeditions, Amazon explorer Percy Fawcett, and jaguar hunter Sasha Siemel. The rifle also saw military use, with 21,000 rifles employed by the Royal Navy during World War I. The original Winchester factory produced over a million units before halting production during World War II, with later reproductions made by Rossi, Chiappa, Browning, and Winchester itself in Japan. This enduring design continues to be cherished both as a functional sporting rifle and a collectible piece of firearms history.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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