*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.

SN 949110. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with the incredibly rare 16″ oct bbl, full magazine, tin faced patented front sight and a replacement, Marlin-style rear sight. Bbl markings are on the left side as standard for this serial range. The tin faced rear sight has the 1902 patent date and was primarily for the Central & South American trade. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Forearm is 7-3/8″. Accompanied by a 3-pg handwritten letter from renowned researcher & author George Madis wherein he authenticates this rifle and speaks of its great rarity. These special short rifles are rarely encountered and are usually found in less than stellar condition, especially those that saw service in the jungles of Central & South America. CONDITION: Fine, all orig parts except rear sight as noted. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains about 95% dull orig blue; receiver retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a silver grey patina; hammer retains dark blue and the lever thin blue on the sides turned silver on the outer faces; buttplate & forend cap have turned silver. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and overall retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; very bright shiny bore. Shows very little use and no abuse just poor storage. 4-47935 JR23 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1234

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Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1234	$11,500.00	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE. SN 949110. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with the incredibly rare 16″ oct bbl, full magazine, tin faced patented front sight and a replacement, Marlin-style rear sight. Bbl markings are on the left side as standard for this serial range. The tin faced rear sight has the 1902 patent date and was primarily for the Central & South American trade. Mounted with very nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut with straight stock and crescent buttplate. Forearm is 7-3/8″. Accompanied by a 3-pg handwritten letter from renowned researcher & author George Madis wherein he authenticates this rifle and speaks of its great rarity. These special short rifles are rarely encountered and are usually found in less than stellar condition, especially those that saw service in the jungles of Central & South America. CONDITION: Fine, all orig parts except rear sight as noted. Bbl retains 95-96% strong orig blue with only light sharp edge wear; magazine tube retains about 95% dull orig blue; receiver retains traces of orig blue, being mostly a silver grey patina; hammer retains dark blue and the lever thin blue on the sides turned silver on the outer faces; buttplate & forend cap have turned silver. Wood is sound with light nicks & scratches and overall retains about 90% orig varnish. Mechanics are crisp; very bright shiny bore. Shows very little use and no abuse just poor storage. 4-47935 JR23 (15,000-20,000) – Lot 1234 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 LEVER ACTION SHORT RIFLE.