Make: Winchester

Model: 1892 Takedown

Serial Number: 520898

Year of Manufacture: 1909

Caliber: .32-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF)

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

Barrel Length: 24” Octagonal

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinched blade dovetailed into the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn "V" notch sight dovetailed into the barrel. The top tang has a single drilled, tapped, and filled hole.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth wood with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are some cracks at the rear of the buttstock. The edges of the wrist are shy to the receiver. There are some scattered nicks, dings, scuffs, and scratches throughout with some notable little impact marks on the buttstock. Most imperfections have darkened with age. There are areas of oil staining. There are scattered light handling marks. The LOP measures 12 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has been refinished and has some scratches and scuffs. There are spots of erosion under the finish. Overall, the stocks rate in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: Original with Refinished Buttplate

Bore Condition: The barrel has been re-bored. The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no erosion. Inmy opinion, this bore rates 9 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 60% of its metal finish. The receiver has mottled discoloration and thinning and there are some notable impact marks on the right side. There are some scattered nicks, dings, and scratches in the metal. There are scattered scuffs and light handling marks. There are areas that have taken on patina. There are some scattered areas of light erosion and discoloration from previous oxidation. There is finish loss on the edges. There are operational marks. There are some areas of minor erosion. The screw heads are lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None. 

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 was introduced as the successor to the iconic “Winchester ‘73”, and replaced the toggle link action of the Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts that made the action much stronger. It was designed by gunmaking genius John Moses Browning, and was essentially a scaled-down version of his Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 was small and light, and ideal for the classic .44-40 WCF round and similar cartridges. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers, and later was the lever action of choice for many Western movies and TV shows. John Wayne famously used both M1892 rifles and carbines in many of his iconic Western roles. The M1892 rifles again became popular in the 1980s with the advent of Cowboy Action shooting, as they were smooth and dependable.

This Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle was made in 1909 and is in Very Good condition. It’s chambered in .32 WCF, and features a 24" octagonal barrel. The new bore is bright, the mechanics are still strong, and the gun looks nice for its age. This will still be a nice piece to add to your safe!