Lot 15: Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Carbine

Manufactured in 1915. The left rear of the barrel is marked with the two-line address/patent date, "25-20 W.C.F." at the breech and the Winchester oval proof is marked on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked "MODEL 92/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S.PAT.OFF&FGN." The serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Pinned blade front sight and King buck horn rear sight. Full length magazine and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip rifle style stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Very fine. The carbine retains 80% original blue finish with a few minor dings and scratches on the barrel and magazine tube, some areas of gray patina on the receiver, as well as some very light spotting. The buttplate retains 85% original blue finish with some minor oxidation. The wood is fine with a couple of small divots on the left front of the forearm and overall some scattered minor dings, dents and scratches. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.