Revised: 3/12/2015

Please Note: Certifiable antique ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31.

Please note: A Winchester factory letter confirming the configuration as cataloged will accompany this lot.

SCARCE ANTIQUE SPECIAL ORDER THIRD YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

SN 37362. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown with Beach’s style combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut, straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & steel wiping rod. The Model 1892 succeeded the Model 1873 and was chambered for the same cartridges. With their lighter weight, stronger action and easier handling, they were an instant success and saw widespread service around the world. They were a “working man’s gun” and usually saw very hard service, especially those from the early years and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Given that they were more commonly purchased and used by the working man, they are rarely found with special order features such as takedown and especially the buttplate with trap, an extremely unusual feature on an 1892. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong orig blue, turning a little plum on bbl with a few small scattered spots of surface rust. Bbl extension retains about 50% orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Receiver retains about 90% strong orig blue with some very fine flaking & light candy striping, showing sharp edge wear. Hammer retains bright case colors on sides & rear edge with top edge dark case colors. Lever retains strong case colors on sides, turned silver on outer faces. Buttplate is a grey metal patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining about 98% orig finish & the forearm about 80% showing wear at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Wiping rod is fine. 4-54778 JR275 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1239

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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
	1239	$12,650.00	Revised: 3/12/2015 Please Note: Certifiable antique ivory bead sight. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object“. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. Please note: A Winchester factory letter confirming the configuration as cataloged will accompany this lot. SCARCE ANTIQUE SPECIAL ORDER THIRD YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 37362. Cal. .44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade rifle with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, full magazine, takedown with Beach’s style combination front sight, semi-buckhorn rear sight and Lyman combination tang sight. Mounted with uncheckered American walnut, straight stock and crescent buttplate with trap containing an orig 4-pc brass & steel wiping rod. The Model 1892 succeeded the Model 1873 and was chambered for the same cartridges. With their lighter weight, stronger action and easier handling, they were an instant success and saw widespread service around the world. They were a “working man’s gun” and usually saw very hard service, especially those from the early years and are rarely found today with high orig finish. Given that they were more commonly purchased and used by the working man, they are rarely found with special order features such as takedown and especially the buttplate with trap, an extremely unusual feature on an 1892. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl & magazine tube retain 95-97% strong orig blue, turning a little plum on bbl with a few small scattered spots of surface rust. Bbl extension retains about 50% orig blue with loss areas flaked, not worn, to a medium patina. Receiver retains about 90% strong orig blue with some very fine flaking & light candy striping, showing sharp edge wear. Hammer retains bright case colors on sides & rear edge with top edge dark case colors. Lever retains strong case colors on sides, turned silver on outer faces. Buttplate is a grey metal patina. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches with the buttstock retaining about 98% orig finish & the forearm about 80% showing wear at the carry point. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. Wiping rod is fine. 4-54778 JR275 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 1239 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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SCARCE ANTIQUE SPECIAL ORDER THIRD YEAR PRODUCTION WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.