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Winchester model 1892 special order takedown rifle, .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel, full magazin

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Winchester model 1892 special order takedown  rifle, .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel, full  magazin
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Winchester model 1892 special order takedown rifle, .44-40 caliber, 24” round barrel, full magazine, select plain wood stocks, in near fine original condition, serial #18359. Circa approx. 1893-94. The rifle retains approx. 90-95% original blue on barrel, some small marks, scratches from storage. The magazine tube shows 75-85% original blue, normal scratches from takedown. The frame shows 90-95% original blue, some thinning at the edges. The takedown collar shows 75% original blue. The forend cap shows 90% original blue. The hammer and lever show 80-90% case hardening. The stocks show a slight burl grain, possibly 1X, and show 30-50% varnish, some even loss, and normal aging, just slight scratches, excellent wood to metal fit. The buttplate shows 75-85% fiery original case hardening. The markings are sharp, the edges are crisp, the rear sight elevator is missing, the bores are near excellent. The nicest pre-1898 model 92 we have seen in a decade. Est: $8,000 - $12,000