Lot 16: Spectacular Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1909. The top barrel flat is stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884", "38 W.C.F." is marked on the upper left flat at the breech and the Winchester oval proof is marked on the top barrel flat and top of the receiver at the breech. The serial number is stamped on the bottom of the receiver. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/--WINCHESTER--/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF." Dovetailed blade front and adjustable buckhorn rear sights, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate, and mounted on a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Excellent. The rifle retains 97% plus of the bright original blue finish showing only very some minor edge wear. 85% of the original case colors remain on the hammer, lever and buttplate. The stock and forearm are very fine with scattered minor dings and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent. What a magnificent conditioned Winchester 103 years old!