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Lot 2013: Special Order Winchester Model 1892 18' Barrel Trapper Carbine

Scarce Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action 18 Inch Barrel Trapper Carbine with Factory and Buffalo Bill Historical Center Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Lot 2013: Special Order Winchester Model 1892 18' Barrel Trapper Carbine

Scarce Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action 18 Inch Barrel Trapper Carbine with Factory and Buffalo Bill Historical Center Letters

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 9, 2020

Estimated Price: $5,500 - $7,500
Price Realized:
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Scarce Desirable Special Order Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action 18 Inch Barrel Trapper Carbine with Factory and Buffalo Bill Historical Center Letters

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1892-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 38 WCF
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2072
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 98
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Manufactured 1905. The included factory letter lists the carbine in .38 caliber with desirable 18 inch barrel and screw eyes when received at the warehouse on 3 October 1905 and shipped on 5 October 1905. The Buffalo Bill Historical Center letter states that of all the Model 1892s with barrels shorter than 20 inches that were surveyed, this example was the only one with an 18 inch barrel found. With a leather sling.

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