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The Winchester 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Colt is a lever-action carbine built on John Browning's legendary design—a rifle that's been proven over more than a century of hard use by hunters, shooters, and outdoors folks who value reliability and handling above all else. This isn't a modern tactical platform; it's a time-tested, compact lever gun that handles like few others, thanks to its scaled-down frame, dual vertical locking lugs, and responsive action. At 20 inches of barrel and 37.5 inches overall, it's nimble enough for brush hunting and close-quarters work, yet carries genuine power in the historically significant .45 Colt cartridge—a round with deep roots in hunting and sport shooting.
The .45 Colt 1892 Short Rifle ships with a black walnut stock, satin-finished steel receiver and barrel, and a brass bead front sight paired with a semi-buckhorn rear—period-correct sights that work and look the part. The one-piece steel crescent buttplate is modeled after originals, and Winchester included a tang safety for convenient thumb operation. At 6 pounds, it's light enough to carry all day without fatigue, and the 1:26 twist rifling is optimized for the cartridge. The magazine holds 10 rounds, giving you practical capacity for hunting or sport shooting without excess bulk.
If you're drawn to lever-action rifles for their heritage, smooth cycling, and reputation for getting the job done in the field, the 1892 Short Rifle deserves serious consideration. The .45 Colt's moderate recoil and trajectory make it forgiving to shoot, and the compact profile cuts through brush better than a longer gun. This is a rifle that rewards good shooting fundamentals and patience—not a race gun, but a partner that will perform as reliably today as it did when your grandfather might have carried one.
| Caliber | .45 Colt |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Overall Length | 37.5 inches |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Weight | 6 pounds |
| Stock Material | Black Walnut |
| Receiver & Barrel Finish | Satin Steel |
| Front Sight | Brass Bead |
| Rear Sight | Semi-Buckhorn |
| Rifling Twist | 1:26 |
| Safety | Rear Tang |
| Buttplate | One-Piece Steel Crescent |
The .45 Colt is a pistol-caliber cartridge with moderate recoil and effective range for hunting medium game and sport shooting. In the 1892 Short Rifle's 20-inch barrel, it delivers reliable performance with accuracy and handling that favor good marksmanship over raw velocity. It's also well-suited to cowboy action shooting and has been a proven field cartridge for over a century.
The rifle ships with traditional iron sights (brass bead front, semi-buckhorn rear). The rear tang safety is factory-installed, and aftermarket companies like Marble's make tang-mounted sight systems that can be added if desired. Consult the manufacturer or a gunsmith before adding optics to determine what modifications may be compatible with this model.
The Winchester 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Colt comes as a complete rifle with sights and safety intact. The magazine holds 10 rounds, providing practical capacity for hunting and sport shooting in a compact package.
The Model 1892 was developed as a more compact, scaled-down follow-up to the 1886. While the 1886 was designed for larger hunting and military calibers like the .45-70, the 1892's frame and components were optimized for pistol-caliber cartridges like .45 Colt. The 1892 is lighter and handier as a result—a purpose-built carbine rather than a powerful rifle.

SKU: 120915578 • Width: 8in • Height: 3in • Depth: 47in • Weight: 8oz





Availability: In Stock
Current Stock: Out of stock
The Winchester 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Colt is a lever-action carbine built on John Browning's legendary design—a rifle that's been proven over more than a century of hard use by hunters, shooters, and outdoors folks who value reliability and handling above all else. This isn't a modern tactical platform; it's a time-tested, compact lever gun that handles like few others, thanks to its scaled-down frame, dual vertical locking lugs, and responsive action. At 20 inches of barrel and 37.5 inches overall, it's nimble enough for brush hunting and close-quarters work, yet carries genuine power in the historically significant .45 Colt cartridge—a round with deep roots in hunting and sport shooting.
The .45 Colt 1892 Short Rifle ships with a black walnut stock, satin-finished steel receiver and barrel, and a brass bead front sight paired with a semi-buckhorn rear—period-correct sights that work and look the part. The one-piece steel crescent buttplate is modeled after originals, and Winchester included a tang safety for convenient thumb operation. At 6 pounds, it's light enough to carry all day without fatigue, and the 1:26 twist rifling is optimized for the cartridge. The magazine holds 10 rounds, giving you practical capacity for hunting or sport shooting without excess bulk.
If you're drawn to lever-action rifles for their heritage, smooth cycling, and reputation for getting the job done in the field, the 1892 Short Rifle deserves serious consideration. The .45 Colt's moderate recoil and trajectory make it forgiving to shoot, and the compact profile cuts through brush better than a longer gun. This is a rifle that rewards good shooting fundamentals and patience—not a race gun, but a partner that will perform as reliably today as it did when your grandfather might have carried one.
| Caliber | .45 Colt |
| Action Type | Lever Action |
| Barrel Length | 20 inches |
| Overall Length | 37.5 inches |
| Magazine Capacity | 10 rounds |
| Weight | 6 pounds |
| Stock Material | Black Walnut |
| Receiver & Barrel Finish | Satin Steel |
| Front Sight | Brass Bead |
| Rear Sight | Semi-Buckhorn |
| Rifling Twist | 1:26 |
| Safety | Rear Tang |
| Buttplate | One-Piece Steel Crescent |
The .45 Colt is a pistol-caliber cartridge with moderate recoil and effective range for hunting medium game and sport shooting. In the 1892 Short Rifle's 20-inch barrel, it delivers reliable performance with accuracy and handling that favor good marksmanship over raw velocity. It's also well-suited to cowboy action shooting and has been a proven field cartridge for over a century.
The rifle ships with traditional iron sights (brass bead front, semi-buckhorn rear). The rear tang safety is factory-installed, and aftermarket companies like Marble's make tang-mounted sight systems that can be added if desired. Consult the manufacturer or a gunsmith before adding optics to determine what modifications may be compatible with this model.
The Winchester 1892 Short Rifle in .45 Colt comes as a complete rifle with sights and safety intact. The magazine holds 10 rounds, providing practical capacity for hunting and sport shooting in a compact package.
The Model 1892 was developed as a more compact, scaled-down follow-up to the 1886. While the 1886 was designed for larger hunting and military calibers like the .45-70, the 1892's frame and components were optimized for pistol-caliber cartridges like .45 Colt. The 1892 is lighter and handier as a result—a purpose-built carbine rather than a powerful rifle.
SKU: 120915578 • Width: 8in • Height: 3in • Depth: 47in • Weight: 8oz
