Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

As the spiritual successor of the Model 1873, the Model 1892 was popular in the West for much the same reason, its ability to be paired with a Colt Single Action Army revolver chambered in the same caliber. "Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms" pointed out, "The '92 was so well made, functional, and attractive that many specimens still do service today in the hands of hunters and shooters." Like its predecessors, the Model 1892 was a “working man’s gun” and thus surviving examples often display all the character of hard use. This classic example of a Model 92 rifle, however, remains in very fine condition. It was manufactured in the 1920s and is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight. The left side of the barrel carries the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation at the breech. A Winchester factory oval proof is stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame. Mounted with plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.

Condition: Excellent, retaining 90% plus bright original blue finish with flaking turned brown on both sides of the frame. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. An attractive Winchester Model 92 rifle from the roaring twenties.