Winchester Model 1892 Original, Mfg. 1918, .25-20 Winchester Center Fire
Description:
Designed by John M. Browning, the Model 1892 was a scaled down of the Model 1886. The 1892 provided the public with a rifle which was both structurally stronger than the earlier Model 1873 and chambered for the same cartridges. One of the 1873’s few flaws, one which it shared with the Model 1876 Centennial, was the receiver’s side plates. In terms of design, these left the receivers with little strength compared to the more “solid” designs used by the Model 1886 and later the 1892. The other issues were the toggle link action and elevator-style carrier. These were originally designed for the pistol-caliber cartridges used in the Model 1873. This was acceptable for use with the low-pressure black powder loads and the strength of the steels available at the time the 1873 and 1876 were put into production. However, smokeless powder was created in the 1880s, and by the early 1890s, was becoming more and more popular for use in both civilian and military firearms. The higher pressures possible with smokeless loads were unsafe in an original 1873 unless they were loaded to black-powder pressures (obviously, modern replicas do not suffer from this issue). John Browning solved this problem by using a locking block action in the ’86 and later the ‘92. While the ’86 chambered the popular .45-70 and other powerful rifle rounds, the ’92 chambered the classic pistol rounds such as the legendary .44-40 and .38-40, as well as the .32-20 and .25-20 Winchester. While the first two cartridges were more known as man-stoppers, the latter two are more famous as varmint rounds. The .25-20 was especially suited for use against small game and varmints, thanks to its light 60gr bullet which could reach out to 100 to 150 yards with good accuracy. The heavier 86gr bullet was useful for turkey or rabbit out to 125 yards. The Winchester Model 1892 shown here was built in 1918 and features a 24.25-inch-long round barrel. It is chambered for the old .25-20. For a rifle that is 106 years old, it remains in good shape. The wood stock has the expected level of wear for around that age, with the usual dings or other marks in the wood. There are a few marks on the right side of the stock, starting from the butt plate and moving forward. They appear to be on the surface only. It is possible that the stock was refinished at some point. The receiver has turned to a patina and there is evidence of micro pitting in a few spots. The barrel and magazine tube both retain a surprising amount of bluing. There are a couple of very small dents in the surface of the steel below the front sight on the right-hand side. The bore is in superb shape for 106 years old and reminds the author of his personal Model 1890 22-pump rifle. The action feels very tight, and the trigger pull feels light. The markings to do not exhibit any wear for the most part. Most of the screws have never been turned though a few have visible wear at the edges. Overall, this is a very nice rifle, and it would make a nice addition to any Winchester collection.
Price:
$1,750.00
Rifle Caliber: .25-20 Winchester
Manufacturer:
Winchester Repeating Arms
Model:
Model 1892
Serial Number:
867162
Barrel Length:
24.25 inches (615.95 mm)
Bore Info:
Rifled, 6 grooves, 1:14 inches (1 in 356 mm) RH twist
Ejectors:
Manual ejection via lever operation
Condition:
Used - Good
Barrels:
Carbon Steel
Barrel Type:
Round barrel
Action:
Lever-action, locking block action.
Triggers:
Standard curved
Stock:
Walnut, straight grip
Fore End:
Walnut
Butt Pad:
Winchester plate
LOP:
12.75 inches (323.85 mm)
Finish:
Patina/Blued
Weight:
7 lbs. 4.7 oz.
Sights:
Buckhorn elevator rear, blade front, sight radius 20.125 inches (511.175 mm)
Manufacture Date:
1918