Make: Winchester

Model: 1892 Takedown Rifle

Serial Number: 119787

Year of Manufacture: 1899

Caliber: .38-40 WCF

Action Type: Takedown Lever Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine

Barrel Length: 24", Round

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a german silver blade in a slotted base, dovetailed and screw-set to the barrel. The rear sight is a “V”-notch semi-buckhorn elevator sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel, the notch is fine-adjustable for elevation. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight, none present.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece smooth walnut with a capped forend, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. The stocks have scattered scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are some more notable dings, primarily at the toe. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has mostly muted with a little case color figuring visible and a couple of dings in the face. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good-plus condition.

Type of Finish: Blue, Case Color Lever and Hammer

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There are infrequent spots of faint oxidation. There are a few scattered minor nicks and small scratches. The action shows minor operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle is in Fine condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this firearm. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a Winchester Factory Records letter which indicates its serial was applied August 1, received in warehouse August 9, and shipped October 24, 1899 on order 41968.

Our Assessment: The Winchester 1892 is essentially a Model 1886 action which was miniaturized for use with pistol caliber cartridges. Just as the 1886 would replace the 1876, the 1892 would come to replace the 1873. As the 1886 was designed by John Browning, it was not difficult for him to develop the 1892. After boasting to Winchester that he would have a prototype within a month, he actually had a functioning prototype in only two weeks. 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 Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Rifle made in 1899, and it's a beauty. The rifle is chambered in .38-40 Winchester and has a 24″ round barrel. This rifle is in Fine condition retaining nearly all of its original finish, light wear in the stocks, a nice bore and strong mechanics. This gorgeous rifle will be a great addition to any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!