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Lot 3730:Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3730:Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,300 - $1,800

Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1893, the second year of production. German blade front sight and buckhorn rear sight with full length tube magazine. The top barrel flat has the two line Winchester address and marked "32 W.C.F." near the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/patent date marking. Blue finish with casehardened lever and buttplate. Mounted with a plain forearm with steel cap and straight grip stock with crescent steel buttplate.

ConditionVery fine. The barrel and magazine tube retain approximately 90% of the slightly faded original blue finish with a balance of smooth brown patina and a smooth gray patina at the muzzle. There is gray patina forming on the high edges, limited pin prick pitting and some minor dings and scratches. The forend cap has a mixture of brown and gray patina. The frame retains approximately 85% of the original blue finish with gray patina on the high edges, brown patina forming on the underside and smooth gray patina on the upper tang. The lever and buttplate have a smooth gray patina with some minor traces of faint case color in the protected areas and some of the current varnish on the buttplate. The otherwise very fine stock and forearm have had an overcoat of varnish. There is a shallow gouge on the buttstock and a few minor chips near the metal components. Mechanically excellent. The markings are clear.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1892-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge32 WCF

Barrel24 inch octagon

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL