Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle .32-20 Win, 20-inch, 1915 Production, Top-Eject Lever Action
This Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle was manufactured in 1915 and configured with a 20-inch round barrel and full-length tubular magazine. It features a solid-frame, top-eject receiver with a right-side loading gate and rifle-style fore-end cap. Notably, it wears a later Winchester-marked replacement barrel bearing "MODEL 92" and "MADE IN U.S.A." legends, while the receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1892," offering a clearly documented combination of period production and later factory-style markings.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood shows handling marks, dings, and scratches. The forend has been replaced, and the stock has been refinished. The receiver finish has turned to a uniform gray-brown patina. The barrel has been replaced.
What's Included
- Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle chambered in .32-20 Win
The Short Rifle configuration pairs a 20-inch round barrel with a full-length tubular magazine for a compact, well-balanced lever action. The solid-frame receiver uses top ejection and loads through a right-side gate. A rifle-style fore-end cap completes the Short Rifle profile.
Markings include a later Winchester barrel rollmarked with "MODEL 92" and "MADE IN U.S.A.," while the receiver tang is stamped "MODEL 1892." The barrel carries a New Haven, Connecticut legend. This combination is clearly identified in the item details and aligns with the noted barrel replacement.
The rifle is set up with practical open sights: a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable buckhorn rear with a stepped elevator. Stated capacity is approximately 11+1 in .32-20 Winchester.
The stock is straight-grip walnut with a crescent steel buttplate and a 13.0-inch length of pull. The bore is described as clean and shiny with good rifling, supporting the rifle’s shootable condition despite its patinated receiver and replaced wood forend.