*WONDERFUL HISTORIC WINCHESTER 1892 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE FROM FAMED EXHIBITION SHOOTER T.H.FORD OF BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST SHOW FAME.

SN 262395. Cal 32Wcf Bbl smooth bore 24″ Oct Pistol grip deluxe XX checkered stocks with hard rubber shotgun butt and full silver plate finish.Barrel has 2 line address rolled in front of rear sight and cal marking at chamber.Front sight is the Sheard type by Marbles with sporting type slide adjustable rear.Receiver is marked Model 1892 over Winchester trademark on tang.Traditional Winchester proofs on receiver bridge and barrel chamber .Serial number on balance point of receiver bottom. Assembly number 20946 is stamped on lower tang followed by XX and R under wood line. Upper tang mortise of butt stock also shows no.2046 butt plate is not marked.This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Museum letter showing date of shipment as 04,29,1905.Letter verifies configuration as Full Silver finish Deluxe rifle 32 Smooth bore with hard rubber shotgun butt plate.This rifle is accompanied with an affidavit by Lydia Harris Granddaughter of Thomas M Pringle and that this rifle mentioned by serial number was his personal gun that he used in exhibition shooting.Also with this rifle is a large lot of pictures of the shooter as well as a Winchester Arms Collectors Assn award for best single weapon display of 2012.Winchester 1892 Deluxe rifles are very scarce and the ultra rarity of Smooth bore and factory Silver plate finish would make this rifle the centerpiece of any Winchester or Western Americana Collection, CONDITION: Very Fine.Bbl retains over 90% of original silver plate finish turning a pleasant black tarnished finish.Barrel marks are deep and distinguished.Bore is slightly frosted but clean.Magazine tube retains most tarnished silver plate with some finish loss at muzzle end and at band.Receiver retains over 80% silver finish that has turned black tarnish on left side and around trigger and bolt and around hammer. Right side of receiver has a speckled appearance.Silver finish on lever hammer and bolt have turned a pleasant black tarnish.Deluxe piano varnish stocks are very fine as having an additional coat of finish applied at some earlier time.A very minute sliver of wood is absent at confluence of receiver and top right corner of stock.Numerous very small period bruises and small scratches are evident but is very fine overall .Hard rubber shotgun butt plate is excellent.Truly an exceptional model 1892 Deluxe rifle with factory documentation. 51479-2 TDW (9,000-14,000) C&R – Lot 1084

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Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1084	$10,350.00	WONDERFUL HISTORIC WINCHESTER 1892 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE FROM FAMED EXHIBITION SHOOTER T.H.FORD OF BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST SHOW FAME. SN 262395. Cal 32Wcf Bbl smooth bore 24″ Oct Pistol grip deluxe XX checkered stocks with hard rubber shotgun butt and full silver plate finish.Barrel has 2 line address rolled in front of rear sight and cal marking at chamber.Front sight is the Sheard type by Marbles with sporting type slide adjustable rear.Receiver is marked Model 1892 over Winchester trademark on tang.Traditional Winchester proofs on receiver bridge and barrel chamber .Serial number on balance point of receiver bottom. Assembly number 20946 is stamped on lower tang followed by XX and R under wood line. Upper tang mortise of butt stock also shows no.2046 butt plate is not marked.This rifle is accompanied by a Cody Museum letter showing date of shipment as 04,29,1905.Letter verifies configuration as Full Silver finish Deluxe rifle 32 Smooth bore with hard rubber shotgun butt plate.This rifle is accompanied with an affidavit by Lydia Harris Granddaughter of Thomas M Pringle and that this rifle mentioned by serial number was his personal gun that he used in exhibition shooting.Also with this rifle is a large lot of pictures of the shooter as well as a Winchester Arms Collectors Assn award for best single weapon display of 2012.Winchester 1892 Deluxe rifles are very scarce and the ultra rarity of Smooth bore and factory Silver plate finish would make this rifle the centerpiece of any Winchester or Western Americana Collection, CONDITION: Very Fine.Bbl retains over 90% of original silver plate finish turning a pleasant black tarnished finish.Barrel marks are deep and distinguished.Bore is slightly frosted but clean.Magazine tube retains most tarnished silver plate with some finish loss at muzzle end and at band.Receiver retains over 80% silver finish that has turned black tarnish on left side and around trigger and bolt and around hammer. Right side of receiver has a speckled appearance.Silver finish on lever hammer and bolt have turned a pleasant black tarnish.Deluxe piano varnish stocks are very fine as having an additional coat of finish applied at some earlier time.A very minute sliver of wood is absent at confluence of receiver and top right corner of stock.Numerous very small period bruises and small scratches are evident but is very fine overall .Hard rubber shotgun butt plate is excellent.Truly an exceptional model 1892 Deluxe rifle with factory documentation. 51479-2 TDW (9,000-14,000) C&R – Lot 1084 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*WONDERFUL HISTORIC WINCHESTER 1892 SMOOTH BORE RIFLE FROM FAMED EXHIBITION SHOOTER T.H.FORD OF BUFFALO BILL WILD WEST SHOW FAME.