Manufactured in 1913. It is estimated that a small fraction of 1% of the total Model 1892 production was in the musket configuration making this example very rare. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent date ahead of the rear sight and the left side is marked "44 W.C.F." at the breech The Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S PAT. OFF." and the serial number appears on the bottom of the receiver. Blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight graduated to 800 yards and mounted with a smooth full length walnut forearm secured by two barrel bands and straight grip stock with carbine buttplate, and sling swivel on the stock and forward barrel band. Winchester had high hopes of selling these muskets to the U.S. Government as well and civilians, however orders were not received by the factory.

Very fine. The barrel retains 60% plus original blue finish with an area of smooth gray patina ahead of the rear sight. The exposed portion of the magazine tube retains most of original blue finish. The front barrel band retains almost all of the original blue finish, while the rear barrel band has mostly a smooth silver gray patina. The receiver retains 50% plus original thin blue finish with a smooth gray patina and bright metal on the balance. The lever is bright and the buttplate has a smooth dark mottled patina. The wood is also very fine with some scattered minor dents, dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. The action is excellent. One will look a long time to find a finer example of this rare variation!