Highly Finished Winchester 1892

NOTE: this is an example of a previous customer restoration, and therefore the firearm is not for sale. Please browse the showroom for our current selection of restored, pre-owned, refinished and manufactured firearms. SUBSCRIBE to our newsletter to be among the first to learn about new additions to our website.

The prolificacy of John M. Browning is well-documented, but the story of Mr. Browning’s Model 1892 design may very well be the crowning chapter. When asked by Winchester to design an improved lever action to compete with a recent Marlin offering, John Browning had a functioning prototype of the Model ’92 within two weeks. This on its own is already an incredible accomplishment but for one fact: he originally said he would have the prototype delivered to Winchester in under a month, or it would be free.

The ’92 itself went on to win notable acclaim. Its ability to chamber high-pressure handgun rounds made it very popular. Fans of cowboy films will of course know how the ‘92 was adopted by Hollywood filmmakers in the mid-20th century. This caused many to differentiate it from the Winchester Model 1873, “The Rifle that Won the West”, by referring to the ’92 as “The Rifle that Won the Western”.

Our featured restoration is a feast of metal engraving and wood carving. This highly finished Winchester Model 1892 was a delight to restore, with plenty of fun challenges to keep us on our toes. Browse the restoration process photos below, check out the rest of our restoration gallery, and reach out to us with ideas for your restoration project.

Metal Restoration

• New full octagon 24” barrel
• Pistol grip conversion
• Polish original magazine, receiver and parts for correct finish
• All screws repaired/replaced
• Engrave with Winchester #3 pattern, gold wire borders, deer scenes
• Charcoal blue receiver and parts
• Color case harden lever and hammer

Wood Restoration

• New buttstock and forend in 3X, pistol grip with grip cap and crescent butt plate
• Winchester “B” pattern carving