Winchester Model 1892 Carbine .25-20 Win. (25 W.C.F.), 20-Inch Round Barrel, Top-Eject, 1914
Manufactured in 1914, this Winchester Model 1892 Carbine is a .25-20 Win. lever action with a 20-inch round barrel and a full-length tubular magazine. It features top-eject operation with dual vertical locking lugs and carries Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and receiver. The carbine setup includes walnut furniture, iron sights, and a 9+1 capacity, with period-correct factory markings and tang legend.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Fouling: Mild Fouling - Light buildup of fouling or dirt.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: Rifle's action is functional. There is widespread rust and pitting.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1892 Carbine chambered in .25-20 Win.
This carbine configuration pairs a 20-inch round steel barrel with a full-length tubular magazine and one barrel band. The action is the Model 1892's top-eject design with dual vertical locking lugs, and the capacity is 9+1.
Chambered in .25-20 Win., the barrel shows a left-side barrel address and a 25 W.C.F. caliber marking. Sight equipment consists of a pinned blade front and a barrel-dovetailed folding leaf rear.
Factory markings include Winchester oval WP proofs on the barrel and receiver. The tang legend reads "MODEL 1892 / -WINCHESTER- / TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." This example was made in the United States in 1914.
Construction and finish are consistent with Winchester carbines of the era: blued steel receiver and barrel, and a walnut straight-grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches.