Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine

Larry Potterfield • February 28, 2022
Guns

A compact little rifle that shoots handgun ammo--just the ticket for varmints and short-range outlaws. I've got a Winchester model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine made in New Haven, Connecticut. It has an exposed hammer, typical of Winchester lever guns, a smooth trigger, and, of course, the famous lever. The stock design is a straight grip, which was standard on the carbines. It has a carbine-style buttplate, as compared to the crescent style on most rifles. It has a 20-inch round barrel and a ladder-type rear sight with a post-type front. It has a saddle ring mounted to the side of the action block, hence that part of the gun's name. Winchester offered this model from 1892 to 1932 with over a million guns produced. The carbine I have is chambered for the 32-20 Winchester centerfire cartridge, but they were also made in 25-20 WCF, 38-40 WCF, and 44-40 WCF. The action is really slick. It's easy to load. You simply press the loading gate down with the nose of the bullet, then push the cartridge in with your thumb. The magazine holds 11 rounds, and you can empty it a lot faster than you can fill it up. For a visual demonstration of this firearm, be sure to check out the video above.

--Larry Potterfield

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Larry Potterfield is the Founder and Chairman of the Board of MidwayUSA. He and his wife Brenda, both country kids from Missouri, turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become the industry-leading internet retailer it is today. For over 45 years, MidwayUSA has maintained an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction and continues to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors.

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