The Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Trapper Takedown in .45 Colt is a compact lever-action rifle with a 16-inch full octagon barrel and a two-piece takedown design (brand part no. 534257141). The receiver, lever, forearm cap and butt plate are color case hardened, set against a polished blued barrel and a Grade III/IV oil-finished walnut stock. The top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional peep sight, and a top tang safety is fitted. At 33-1/2 inches overall and just under six pounds, the Trapper is handy in the saddle, in the brush or on a wall. It is built for woodsmen, cowboy-action shooters and anyone who appreciates classic lever guns.

Key Specifications

• Caliber is .45 Colt, a classic cartridge that suits cowboy action and hunting at moderate range.
• The barrel is 16 inches, a full octagon design in a polished blued finish with button rifling.
• Magazine capacity is 7 rounds in a full-length tube magazine.
• The action is a lever action in the traditional Model 1892 pattern.
• The receiver, lever, forearm cap and butt plate are color case hardened steel.
• The stock is Grade III/IV black walnut with an oil finish and a crescent metal butt plate.
• It is a takedown rifle that separates into two pieces for compact carry.
• A top tang safety is fitted, and the tang is drilled and tapped for an optional peep sight.
• Overall length is 33-1/2 inches, with a 12-3/4-inch length of pull and a published weight of 5 pounds 14 ounces.
• Rate of twist is 1:26, the rate Winchester lists for the .45 Colt barrel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caliber is this Model 1892? It is chambered in .45 Colt, per Winchester’s listing for this item number.

Does it come apart for transport? Yes. It is a takedown model that separates into two pieces.

Can I mount a sight on it? The top tang is drilled and tapped for an optional peep sight, but the receiver is not drilled and tapped for a scope.

Buy the Winchester Model 1892 Deluxe Trapper Takedown Case Hardened Lever-Action Rifle, .45 Colt, 16-Inch Octagon Barrel

The Trapper Takedown combines the Model 1892 handling with a short barrel and traditional color case hardened finish. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more lever-action rifles while you are here.