Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle Lever Action – .44 Magnum
£900.00
Few lever-action rifles command the same respect and admiration as the Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle. Widely regarded as one of the smoothest, most compact, and most beautifully crafted lever-action designs ever produced, the Model 92 carries a legacy that stretches back to the genius of John Moses Browning himself. Developed as Winchester’s refined follow-up to the iconic Model 1886, the 1892 was purpose-built for pistol calibres — and over a century later, it remains the benchmark by which all others are judged.
This Short Rifle variant is offered in .44 Magnum, a versatile round well-suited to hunting and cowboy action shooting, a hard-hitting choice for hunting in brushy, close-quarters conditions where fast-moving game demands quick, decisive performance. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a competitive shooter, or a hunter seeking a dependable and characterful rifle, the Model 1892 Short Rifle delivers on every front.
The 20″ round gloss blued barrel and gloss blued steel receiver give this rifle a classic, polished appearance that honours the original 1892 aesthetic, while the oil-finished Grade I American walnut stock with straight grip and short forearm keeps the handling lean and instinctive. Period-correct details such as the one-piece steel crescent buttplate — just like the originals — and the Marble Arms gold bead front sight paired with a buckhorn style rear sight give this rifle an authenticity that collectors and traditionalists will immediately appreciate.
For those wishing to fit a peep sight for improved accuracy, the drilled and tapped top tang provides a straightforward mounting solution. A tang safety offers modern peace of mind without detracting from the rifle’s classic profile, and the tubular magazine keeps the loading experience true to the lever-action tradition.
Smooth, fast, and unmistakably Winchester — the Model 1892 Short Rifle is as much a pleasure to handle as it is to shoot.
Key Specifications:
- Calibre: .44 Magnum
- Barrel: 20″ round, gloss blued steel
- Action: Lever action
- Magazine: Tubular
- Receiver: Steel, gloss blued
- Stock: Oil-finished Grade I walnut, straight grip
- Buttplate: One-piece steel crescent
- Front Sight: Marble Arms gold bead
- Rear Sight: Buckhorn style
- Safety: Tang safety
- Optics Ready: Top tang drilled & tapped for peep sight
Available to UK customers holding a valid Firearms Certificate (FAC). Please contact our team for licensing advice and availability.