Winchester Model 1892 Rifle .44-40 W.C.F., 24 in Octagon Barrel, Top-Eject, Antique 1890s
This antique Winchester Model 1892 rifle stands out as an early-production, 1890s example in .44-40 W.C.F. with the classic 24-inch octagon barrel and full-length tubular magazine. It features Winchester’s top-eject receiver with Browning’s dual vertical locking lugs and the traditional straight-grip walnut stock with a steel crescent buttplate. The rifle configuration is correct with a right-side loading gate, no saddle ring, and no barrel bands, and it is eligible for a Cody Firearms Museum factory letter within the covered serial ranges.
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.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in solid shape. The metal and wood exhibit scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with prior handling. The bore shows a bright, shiny interior.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1892 Rifle in .44-40 W.C.F., as described
Built in the early 1890s, this Model 1892 is placed in 1894 by Winchester serial-number tables. The lower tang carries a visible serial number, supporting its antique status and making it eligible for a Cody Firearms Museum factory letter.
The rifle configuration is correct and well-detailed: a 24-inch octagon barrel, full-length tubular magazine, and a right-side loading gate feeding the .44 W.C.F. (.44-40) chambering. Capacity is 12+1. The receiver is the classic top-eject type, paired with Browning’s dual vertical locking lugs for secure lockup.
Stocked in walnut, it has a straight-grip buttstock with a 13.0-inch length of pull and a steel crescent buttplate. The forearm is walnut with a steel forend cap. The metal carries a blued finish in keeping with period configuration and presentation.
Sighting equipment is period-correct iron: a blade front sight set in a barrel dovetail and a semi-buckhorn rear leaf with a step elevator for elevation adjustments. There is no saddle ring and no barrel bands, as expected on this rifle-format 1892.
Made in the United States during the 1890s, this Winchester 1892 offers a desirable .44-40 setup with the hallmark octagon barrel and classic furniture, backed by features and configuration details that collectors and enthusiasts look for in an early-production example.