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2034
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$9,775.00
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*SCARCE WINCHESTER MODEL 92 DELUXE LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 637355. Cal. 25-20 WCF. 24″ oct bbl, full magazine, fine gold bead front sight, sporting rear sight with set screw. Left flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884.”, adjacent receiver “25-20 W.C.F.” and Winchester proof mark on top flat and front ring of receiver. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured “X” walnut, checkered pistol grip, Winchester hard rubber grip cap, crescent steel buttplate, H-checkered forend with nose cap. Inspection of inside lower tang reveals assembly number “800X”, matching “800” can be found on rear of butt stock. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and mag tube retain 90-95% original blue thinning on sharp edges, a couple of rub marks, typical scratches. Receiver retains 95% original blue thinning at sharp edges, thinning on bottom and blending with brown patina, normal scratches and a couple of unusual scratches across top. Hammer retains dark original case colors. Lever retains original case colors blending with gray patina. Stock is sound with slightly flat checkering, usual nicks, dings and scratches and retains its original piano varnish finish. There is a hairline crack off rear of top tang. Forend is sound with slightly flat checkering, normal nicks and dings and retains original piano varnish finish blending with hand worn patina across the bottom. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38392 BDT230 (8,000-12,000)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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. |