The Model 1892 was designed as the successor to the Model 1873 and was incredibly popular in the American West due to its variety of shared calibers with the Colt Single Action Army revolver. "Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms" pointed out, "The '92 was so well made, functional, and attractive that many specimens still do service today in the hands of hunters and shooters." As serial number 831, this early first year production example proudly stands as a reminder to the legacy of the '92 that had a lengthy production run of over 50 years, and has retained its status as a rugged workhorse for much longer. The antique rifle is fitted with a Marble Sheard beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable rear sight on a later production factory barrel. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line Winchester address/"October 14, 1884" patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and a Winchester factory oval proof followed by "38 WCF" at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/patent date marking. The three digit serial number is stamped on the underside of the receiver. The lower tang is hand marked with the letters "CP" followed by a nine digit number. The straight grip stock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.