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sight, Marble filler block in the rear sight seat, and Marble tang sight. The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line legend ahead of the rear sight and “38
WCF” at the breech. Sling eyelets are mounted on the underside of the forend cap and buttock. With a leather sling. Mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and
straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus original blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. 70% original case colors
remain on the hammer, lever and buttplate. 70% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The wood is fine with minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent. A desirable, high condition antique Winchester Model 1892 rifle.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 33
Exceptionally Fine Antique Winchester
Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial no.
56216, 38 WCF cal., 24 inch octagon bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. The accompanying factory letter confirms the
octagon barrel in .38 caliber,
plain trigger and screw eyes. The rifle was received in the warehouse on April 24, 1896 and shipped on December 10, 1897. Combination Beach front
38
the barrel which is listed as octagon, as well as receipt at the warehouse on 10 September 1904 and
shipment on 6 October 1904 in order number 251547.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% plus blue finish, 80% of the original vivid case colors, and 70% original
nitre blue on the loading gate with the balance a smooth grey patina. The wood is also very fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 34
Excellent Winchester Model 1894 Lever Action Rifle in .32-40 W.C.F. with Factory Letter - Serial no. 234435, 32-40 WCF cal., 26 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1904 with standard markings. Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and
straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter lists serial number application on 26 August 1904 and confirms the current configuration apart from