Not many firearm models today can boast of having had over one million produced. The Winchester Model 1892, very similar in construction to the Winchester Model 1886, is one of these famous lever-action rifles. It is famous for its lightweight, low recoil and responsive, easy handling. The Winchester Model 1892 features a beautifully finished Grade I Walnut stock, blued barrel and receiver, large loop lever, Marble front sight, adjustable rear sight and a 20" button-rifled barrel with recessed crown. The steel contoured carbine strap buttplate is quick to shoulder and protects buttstock from damage.
Brand Winchester Guns
Category Rifles
Caliber 45 Colt (LC)
Model 1892
Series Large Loop Carbine
Action Lever
Sights Semi-Buckhorn R, Marble Arms F
Capacity 10+1
Muzzle Recessed Crown
Hand Ambidextrous
Metal Finish Blued
Oal 37.5"
Receiver Material Steel
Safety Top Tang
Stock Description Grade I Walnut
Trigger Standard
Twist 1:26"
Weight 6 lbs
Barrel Description Button-Rifled
Barrel Length 20"
Caliber Dictionary
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The 45 Colt (45 Long Colt) was introduced in 1873 in Colt's Single Action Army. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1875, it served until 1892 when it was replaced by the less powerful (and unsatisfactory) 38 Long Colt. Originally loaded with 40 grains of blackpowder and a 255-grain bullet the 45 Colt produced about 900 feet per second for more than 400 foot-pounds of energy, a powerful handgun cartridge for its day--and any day. Using a .454-inch bullet, today's standard load retains the 255-grain bullet at 860 fps. Lighter bullets at somewhat higher velocities are available. 45 Colt was the most common chambering in Colt's single action. Today it is chambered in virtually all centerfire single-action revolvers and has been chambered in numerous large-frame double-action revolvers. 45 Colt is the most popular revolver cartridge in cowboy action shooting, and remains a powerful and effective personal defense cartridge, its only drawback being the necessity for a large revolver to house it. — Craig Boddington
