Winchester Model 1892 Lever-Action Rifle, .38 WCF
Overview
This Winchester Model 1892 lever-action rifle was manufactured in 1904 and is chambered in .38 WCF (.38-40). Designed by John M. Browning, the Model 1892 is widely regarded for its strength, balance, and smooth action, making it one of Winchester’s most successful sporting rifles of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Design Features
26-inch octagon barrel, a classic configuration favored by shooters and collectors
Chambered in .38 WCF (.38-40), a popular frontier cartridge
Traditional lever-action design with forged steel receiver
Serial number 295767, confirming 1904 production
Condition
Presents in honest, collectible condition with wear consistent with age and use. The rifle retains a strong visual appeal and displays well as an authentic early 20th-century Winchester sporting arm.
Collector Notes
The Model 1892 bridged the gap between the earlier toggle-link Winchesters and later smokeless-era designs. Rifles in .38 WCF with long octagon barrels remain especially desirable among collectors of classic Winchester arms and Western Americana.
Offered as an antique collectible firearm and not intended for modern use.
Disclaimer
FFL transfer required

