Winchester 1892 Short Rifle | .45 Long Colt | 20″ Barrel

The Winchester Model 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Long Colt pairs classic lever-action design with a 20-inch round barrel and a 10-round tubular magazine. It features gloss blued steel and an oil-finished Grade I walnut straight-grip stock with a crescent buttplate. Standard sights include a Marble’s gold bead front and a Buckhorn-style rear; the top tang is drilled and tapped for optional peep sights. For an optic under $1,000 that complements the rifle’s sight radius and traditional handling, consider the Vortex Crossfire II 3-9×40.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer part number is 534162141.
• The UPC is 048702003844.
• The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
• The action type is Lever Action.
• The barrel measures 20 inches and is round in profile.
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds in a tubular magazine.
• The overall length is 37.5 inches.
• The unloaded weight is approximately 6.25 lbs.
• The metal is steel with a gloss blued finish.
• The stock is Grade I walnut with an oil/satin finish and a straight grip.
• The sights are Marble’s gold bead front and Buckhorn-style rear.
• The safety is a tang safety.
• The rate of twist is 1:26″.
• The barrel finish is brushed polish blued.
• The receiver is drilled and tapped at the top tang for optional peep sights.

This Model 1892 Short Rifle brings traditional lever-action ergonomics and reliable tubular feeding in a package suited to cowboy action competition, target shooting, and period-correct sporting use. The combination of a comfortable straight-grip walnut stock, classic sighting system, and manageable weight makes it a practical choice for shooters who value historic lines with modern manufacturing tolerances.

Owners frequently praise the 1892 for its smooth, compact handling and for being light with low recoil and easy handling.

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