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Fine Vintage 1926 Winchester Model 92 .32-20 Rifle
Guns International #: 103494868 Seller's Inventory #: L588
Category: Winchester Collectible Firearms - Winchester Rifles - Model 1892
Seller's Information
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Fine Vintage 1926 Winchester Model 92 .32-20 Rifle
Up for sale is this very fine and just acquired is this very desirable Winchester Model 1892 rifle made in 1926. The Model 1892 was designed by John M. Browning, one of the most influential firearms designers in American history. Winchester asked him to design a modern, compact lever-action to replace the earlier Model 1873, and Browning delivered a working prototype in about two weeks.
Mechanically it is a scaled-down version of the Winchester Model 1886 with the same dual vertical locking lugs, giving it a strong and smooth action in a lighter package.
Winchester manufactured the Model 1892 from 1892 until 1941, with over 1 million rifles produced during that period. It was offered initially in pistol-caliber cartridges — .44-40, .38-40 and .32-20 WCF (Winchester Center Fire) . This one serial number 966968 was manufactured circa 1926.
With its lightweight, quick handling and reliability, the ‘92 became a favorite of ranchers, hunters, cowboys, frontier lawmen, and even explorers.
The .32-20 Winchester (also known as 32 WCF) was originally introduced as a practical rifle/revolver cartridge. It was popular because it allowed shooters to carry both a rifle and a revolver using the same ammunition type. A 24″ octagon barrel on a Model 1892 is noteworthy for a couple of reasons:
Octagon barrels were common in earlier vintages and are often considered more period-correct and traditional than later round barrels.
Many collectors prize original octagon barrels because they reflect early Winchester manufacturing style and give rifles distinct historical character.
An all-original, unaltered Winchester 1892 from the 1920s — especially with an octagon barrel — is considered highly desirable among collectors and vintage firearm enthusiasts. This Winchester Model 1892 bridges two American rifle eras — it’s a true 19th-century design by Browning, yet remained in production into the mid 20th century. This mix of craftsmanship, utility, and iconic cultural status makes well-preserved originals especially collectible.
This specimen retains the large majority of its original finish. The receiver has about 80% of finish with some wear especially along top edge of receiver from carrying. The barrel appears to have it all. The bore is excellent. The stock has seen light use with appropriate use marks.
The rifle has the vintage “Old Western”it and can be prominently displayed in any collection as well as mechanically fine for the shooting enthusiast. Very collectible Model 1892.
L Standard shipping for this item is $42. however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD I NFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR NEW ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .32-20 Winchester