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20CN-516 WINCHESTER MDL 1892

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:240.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
20CN-516 WINCHESTER MDL 1892
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This item SOLD at 2020 May 17 @ 17:07UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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Early Winchester Model 1892 lever action rifle, .44-40 WCF caliber, Serial #3969. The rifle is in fine overall condition with a 24” octagon barrel with a full-length magazine. The barrel and magazine havedrifted to plum patina mixing with toning blue finish in the protected areas. The receiver has taken on a brown patina with dull blue still evident on the bolt and loading gate. The front sight is a dealeradded Beeches folding style, the rear sight has been removed and the dove tail filled and a period tang sight has been added. The hammer and lever still show case hardening, particularly in the protected areas. Thesmooth wood stocks are in good condition with mars, compressions and some dried oil residue. The butt ends with a smooth, steel crescent butt plate. The bore is fair, the action is crisp and the markings are sharp on this 1st year production Model 1892 in the venerable .44 WCF chambering. Est.: $800-$1,600. (Antique).