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Deluxe Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Deluxe Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Takedown Rifle
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Estimate: $2500 - 3750
This particular rifle was manufactured in 1902 and features a folding combination Beach sight with an adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The tang is fitted with a mid range peep sight. The left rear barrel flat is marked "-MODEL 92 - WINCHESTER - 32 W.C.F. - / -TRADE MARK-" and the top barrel flat and top of the receiver are marked with the Winchester oval proof at the breech. Full magazine, double set triggers, blue finish with casehardened hammer, lever and buttplate. Mounted with a nicely figured checkered walnut forearm, steel end cap, pistol grip stock with a hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch octagon
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 32 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 194011
Condition: Fine as partially refinished. The barrel and magazine tube retain 85% original blue finish with some areas thinning to a smooth plum patina. The receiver retains 30% original blue finish with most of the finish concentrated to the left side, with an artificial smooth brown patina present on the balance, as well as on the takedown ring. The left forward side of receiver has two extra holes which have filler screws inserted in them. The hammer retains most of the original case colors, while the lever has a smooth gray patina with strong traces of original case colors in the protected areas. The buttplate has a smooth brownish patina. The wood is also fine with some overall scattered minor blemishes. The markings are clear and crisp. The action is excellent.