Description:
For sale is an exceptional first-year production Winchester Model 1892, chambered in .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF). This lever-action rifle bears the low serial number 9567, verifying manufacture in 1892, the inaugural year of this legendary John Moses Browning design.
This rifle includes a factory Model Letter from the Cody Firearms Museum, confirming its serial number and original configuration as shipped from Winchester. As a further bonus, the rifle also comes with approximately 50 rounds of .25-20 WCF ammunition, making this a complete and ready-to-display or shoot package.
The Model 1892 was prized for its light, durable design and remained a favorite among ranchers, trappers, and frontier settlers for decades.
Key Features:
Caliber: .25-20 WCF – a classic, low-recoil small-game cartridge introduced by Winchester in the 1890s
Rarity: Approximately 4% of Model 1892 production was chambered in 25-20 WCF
Serial Number: 9567 – manufactured in 1892, during the model’s inaugural year
Documentation: Includes a Cody Firearms Museum Model Letter verifying factory production details
Ammunition: Comes with ~50 rounds of vintage .25-20 WCF ammunition (included where legal to ship)
Action: Smooth, tight lever action – fully functional
Barrel: 24 inch round profile
Finish: Reblued at some point in its 133-year history – wear consistent with age and use
Stock: Original walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate – period wear and handling marks visible
Condition: Very good for age; strong mechanics and an intact bore
Historical Significance:
The .25-20 WCF was one of the earliest bottleneck cartridges designed for small game and varmint hunting. This rifle, documented and verified with a Cody Firearms Museum letter and accompanied by rare ammunition, represents a truly complete collectible set for any Winchester enthusiast or 19th-century arms collector.
Legal Classification:
This firearm qualifies as an antique under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(16)) and does not require an FFL for transfer in most jurisdictions. Ammunition included only where legally permitted. Please check your state and local laws before purchasing.
Photos, Letter Scan, and Ammo Details Available Upon Request
Insured shipping available to legal areas. Local pickup by appointment.
Description:
For sale is an exceptional first-year production Winchester Model 1892, chambered in .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF). This lever-action rifle bears the low serial number 9567, verifying manufacture in 1892, the inaugural year of this legendary John Moses Browning design.
This rifle includes a factory Model Letter from the Cody Firearms Museum, confirming its serial number and original configuration as shipped from Winchester. As a further bonus, the rifle also comes with approximately 50 rounds of .25-20 WCF ammunition, making this a complete and ready-to-display or shoot package.
The Model 1892 was prized for its light, durable design and remained a favorite among ranchers, trappers, and frontier settlers for decades.
Key Features:
Caliber: .25-20 WCF – a classic, low-recoil small-game cartridge introduced by Winchester in the 1890s
Rarity: Approximately 4% of Model 1892 production was chambered in 25-20 WCF
Serial Number: 9567 – manufactured in 1892, during the model’s inaugural year
Documentation: Includes a Cody Firearms Museum Model Letter verifying factory production details
Ammunition: Comes with ~50 rounds of vintage .25-20 WCF ammunition (included where legal to ship)
Action: Smooth, tight lever action – fully functional
Barrel: 24 inch round profile
Finish: Reblued at some point in its 133-year history – wear consistent with age and use
Stock: Original walnut with straight grip and crescent buttplate – period wear and handling marks visible
Condition: Very good for age; strong mechanics and an intact bore
Historical Significance:
The .25-20 WCF was one of the earliest bottleneck cartridges designed for small game and varmint hunting. This rifle, documented and verified with a Cody Firearms Museum letter and accompanied by rare ammunition, represents a truly complete collectible set for any Winchester enthusiast or 19th-century arms collector.
Legal Classification:
This firearm qualifies as an antique under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 921(a)(16)) and does not require an FFL for transfer in most jurisdictions. Ammunition included only where legally permitted. Please check your state and local laws before purchasing.
Photos, Letter Scan, and Ammo Details Available Upon Request
Insured shipping available to legal areas. Local pickup by appointment.