Lot 1015: Antique Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1895. German silver blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights mounted on a barrel marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and "38 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 1892/-WINCHESTER-/PAT. OCT. 14. 1884." The underside of the frame is marked with the serial number. The hammer, lever and buttplate are casehardened, and the remaining metal surfaces are blue. Mounted with a smooth nicely figured walnut forearm with forend cap and straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Very fine. The rifle retains 75% plus bright original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. The hammer, lever and buttplate retain nearly 80% original case colors. The wood is also very fine with some minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.