Make: Winchester, made in Japan by Miroku
Model: 1892 High Grade
Serial Number: NTH0692 (692 of 1,000)
Year of Manufacture: 1996, limited edition released 1997
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Full-Length Tubular Magazine, Tang-Mounted Safety, Rebounding Hammer
Barrel Length: 24", Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a quare-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut with capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have a few light nicks and small scratches. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 7/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has no notable wear or damage. Overall, the stocks are in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blue, Gold Accents
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows faint operational wear. Otherwise, there are only light handling marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine-Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1892 rifle and carbine replaced the toggle link action of Winchester’s Model 1873 with a breechblock locked with two rectangular locking bolts that made it much stronger and suitable for the higher pressures of smokeless powder. It was designed by John Browning and was sort of a scaled-down Model 1886 rifle, the first he designed for Winchester. The Model 1892 rifle was popular with ranchers and later was the rifle of choice for western movies and TV shows, John Wayne used both M1892 rifles and carbines in many of his western movies. The M1892 rifles again became popular in the 1980s with the advent of Cowboy Action shooting, as they were smooth and dependable.
This is a Model 1892 High Grade rifle with a 24" round barrel, manufactured in 1996 and chambered in .45 Colt. It is one of 1,000 such high-grade rifles released in 1997 featuring beautiful floral engraving and game scenes on the sides of the receiver with gold borders, deer and pronghorn. This one is in Fine-Excellent condition, showing signs of handling and infrequent use over the last 30 years. It will make a beautiful addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid!
