Page 28 - 83-BOOK1
P. 28
The Definition of Benchmark
LOT 21
Outstanding Turn of the Century Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Highly Desirable .44 W.C.F. with Factory Letter - Serial no. 135365, 44 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. 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.
26
