Guns International #: 103052991

Category - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64 - Winchester Rifles - Model 1892

Category
Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Winchester Rifles - Model 1892

LATE PRODUCTION MODEL '92 RIFLE, .44-40, #959XXX, MADE 1927

Description:
LATE PRODUCTION MODEL '92 RIFLE, .44-40, #959XXX, MADE 1927. Compared to the earlier years of production, Winchester produced the Model '92 in fairly limited numbers until after 1929 production dropped to less than a thousand a year. Much of this had to do with the introduction of the "improved" Model 53 in 1924. Also it seems that by the late 1920s most 1892s and Model 53s were chambered in .25-20 or .32-20. This example with 24" round barrel and full magazine shows fine even blue on the barrel with the magazine tube showing  good blue with some signs of plum mixing from age. The receiver still retains good blue that is beginning to mix with some pum and brown which is typical for receivers of this time period as Winchester changed the hardening process to the steel of the receivers and they tended to "flake" the factory blue rapidly. Typically, the blue turned to plum and brown before flaking to silver/gray. Stock and forend are fine showing light handling only- it appears at some time the wood may have had some stock finish added without any sanding- minor. Tight wood to metal fit, exc. markings, the forend cap shows good dulling blue and has a period swivel  with no provision for a swivel in the butt stock. Tight action with strong safety half-cock. Correct late barrel markings of "-MODEL 92-WINCHESTER-44 W.C.F.-" etc. 1927 patented buckhorn rear sight with elevator bar intact and Beach Combination folding globe front sight. Bore is excellent, bright and sharp! Scarce late production '92 in a hard to find caliber. $2450.

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .44-40 Winchester
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: 1892 RIFLE
Serial Number: 959XXX
Barrel Length: 24
Condition: FINE+
Bore Condition: EXCELLENT

Price: $2,450.00