Lot 21: Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring 44 WCF Carbine

This exceptional Winchester Model 1892 carbine comes with the accompanying factory letter which states the serial number for this carbine was applied on March 7, 1900, confirms the .44 caliber and states the carbine was received in the warehouse on March 14, 1900 and shipped the next day. It has the two-line address and "44 W.C.F." marked on the barrel, three-line model/trademark/patent date marked on the upper tang, and serial number on the bottom of the receiver. Fitted with pinned blade front and folding ladder rear sights, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate.

Excellent, retains 95% plus bright original high polish blue finish and 90% vivid original case colors. 90% of the bright original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is also excellent with a few minor storage dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the finest Winchester Model 1892 Saddle ring carbines RIAC has ever had the pleasure of selling!