: John Browning designed the rifle in response to a challenge from Winchester to create a superior lever-action in under 90 days. He delivered a design featuring a dual locking bolt mechanism that was significantly stronger and smoother than previous versions.
(often shortened to "92" or "1892x" in modern cataloging) was designed as a lighter, stronger successor to the Model 1873. : John Browning designed the rifle in response
In modern scientific literature, "1892x" or similar numerical strings often appear in specific data sets or cataloging: : John Browning designed the rifle in response