1897 Winchester Model 1892 Sporting Rifle .32-20 Win, 24" Octagon Barrel, Antique Lever Action
Manufactured in 1897, this Winchester Model 1892 Sporting Rifle is an antique lever-action chambered for the versatile .32-20 Winchester cartridge. A 24-inch octagon steel barrel, 15+1 tubular magazine, and classic straight-grip walnut stock capture the look and feel of the John Browning–designed platform that helped define the American sporting rifle. Its blued steel receiver, dovetailed blade front sight, and semi-buckhorn rear sight remain true to original factory configuration, making this example notable for collectors and shooters who appreciate authentic period details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Minor to moderate scratching, scuffing, pitting, and blemishing are present on external metal surfaces. The walnut stock shows a small crack at the upper left front.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1892 Sporting Rifle chambered in .32-20 Win.
This Sporting Rifle variant features the desirable 24-inch octagon barrel, offering a longer sight radius and period-correct profile prized by enthusiasts of late-19th-century Winchesters.
Chambered for the mild-recoiling .32-20 Win., it holds 15 rounds in its full-length magazine tube plus one in the chamber, providing ample capacity for small game or range work.
The steel receiver, barrel, and magazine tube retain an even blued finish that contrasts attractively with the oil-finished straight-grip walnut stock and matching handguard.
Factory iron sights consist of a dovetailed blade front and a semi-buckhorn rear with stepped elevator, enabling precise elevation adjustments while preserving the rifle’s authentic look.