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cSpecial order Winchester model 1892 carbine, .44-40 caliber, smooth bore, blue and nickel finish,

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cSpecial order Winchester model 1892 carbine,  .44-40 caliber, smooth bore, blue and nickel  finish,
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cSpecial order Winchester model 1892 carbine, .44-40 caliber, smooth bore, blue and nickel finish, smooth uncheckered pistol grip stock, with Winchester pistol grip cap, rifle butt, nickel plated, no saddle ring, carbine sights and bands. Serial #992168. Assembly or special order number 83 by bottom of frame near lever. The barrel shows factory smoothbore marking, and the barrel and magazine tube show approx. 97-99% original blue. The frame, bolt, and buttplate show 95-98% soft unpolished factory nickel finish, the lever shows 90-95% bright case hardening. The hammer shows 90% original blue. The stocks are fine to near excellent with a couple of minor dings, mars, scratches in the varnish, particularly on the forend, but are at least very good plus to near fine and show a select grain with a light color. A similar smoothbore carbine with initials AT on frame. Close in number to this carbine was made for Ad Topperwein. Probably made on special order for a trick shooter. Est: $9,000 - $14,000