RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 “THE STINGER” TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE.

SN 77754. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare carbine with 15″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 2,000 yd carbine ladder rear sight that is probably a replacement. Bbl address is in the correct position for a short bbl carbine and has a third line “THE STINGER” with image of a flying insect that looks like a bee. Receiver has a staple & ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes a 7-7/8″ carbine forearm and a single band with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Accompanied by original inventory card from Mr. Yearout’s Collection. Card shows that there is shipping record information at The Cody Firearms Museum which indicates that this carbine was received in the warehouse Jan. 15, 1898 and shipped Jan. 27, 1898 to order number “822”. The card further shows that it was shipped to Perry Bros., Brisbane, Australia. Back of the card shows that there were a total of 152 “Stinger” carbines shipped in the serial range 1-279,000 of which 114 were in 44 WCF. It further shows that there were eight “Stingers” in the shipment which includes this carbine in the serial range 77720-77768. The card additionally states “This gun on the list of 1892 guns with 14-15″ barrels as John Hawk sent to BATF.” These Trapper carbines are rarely ever encountered, especially those shipped to Australia. It seems they were probably just used up and discarded. Those that have been examined are usually in near relic condition. John Hawk is a senior researcher who works with The Buffalo Bill Historical Center Research Library, Cody, WY, and concentrates primarily on firearms. In a letter from the Department of The Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF), DATED 15 May 1980, for a Winchester Model 1885, 15″ “STINGER” rifle, serial number —–, it states “—because of the scarcity, age, and value to be primarily a collector’s item and not likely to be used as a weapon. Therefore, it is not a firearm as defined in Section 5845, Part I, Subchapter B, Chapter 53, Title 26, United States Code (U.S.C.), the National Firearms Act. Further, this Bureau has determined that the Winchester Model 1885, serial number —–, manufactured before 1898 is an ‘antique firearm’ as defined in Section 921, Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C., and is not subject to the Gun Control Act of 1968.” Extrapolating this information would then apply to the “Stinger” carbine being sold here. A copy of this letter accompanies. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall plummy/brown patina with some pitting on the bbl and bottom of the receiver. Wood has a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains a hand worn patina, possibly a very old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-53896 JR63 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2118

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Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

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Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2118	$9,775.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 “THE STINGER” TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE. SN 77754. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Rare carbine with 15″ rnd bbl, full magazine, square base front sight and 2,000 yd carbine ladder rear sight that is probably a replacement. Bbl address is in the correct position for a short bbl carbine and has a third line “THE STINGER” with image of a flying insect that looks like a bee. Receiver has a staple & ring in the left side. Mounted with uncheckered straight grain American walnut which includes a 7-7/8″ carbine forearm and a single band with straight stock and carbine buttplate. Accompanied by original inventory card from Mr. Yearout’s Collection. Card shows that there is shipping record information at The Cody Firearms Museum which indicates that this carbine was received in the warehouse Jan. 15, 1898 and shipped Jan. 27, 1898 to order number “822”. The card further shows that it was shipped to Perry Bros., Brisbane, Australia. Back of the card shows that there were a total of 152 “Stinger” carbines shipped in the serial range 1-279,000 of which 114 were in 44 WCF. It further shows that there were eight “Stingers” in the shipment which includes this carbine in the serial range 77720-77768. The card additionally states “This gun on the list of 1892 guns with 14-15″ barrels as John Hawk sent to BATF.” These Trapper carbines are rarely ever encountered, especially those shipped to Australia. It seems they were probably just used up and discarded. Those that have been examined are usually in near relic condition. John Hawk is a senior researcher who works with The Buffalo Bill Historical Center Research Library, Cody, WY, and concentrates primarily on firearms. In a letter from the Department of The Treasury, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (BATF), DATED 15 May 1980, for a Winchester Model 1885, 15″ “STINGER” rifle, serial number —–, it states “—because of the scarcity, age, and value to be primarily a collector’s item and not likely to be used as a weapon. Therefore, it is not a firearm as defined in Section 5845, Part I, Subchapter B, Chapter 53, Title 26, United States Code (U.S.C.), the National Firearms Act. Further, this Bureau has determined that the Winchester Model 1885, serial number —–, manufactured before 1898 is an ‘antique firearm’ as defined in Section 921, Chapter 44, Title 18, U.S.C., and is not subject to the Gun Control Act of 1968.” Extrapolating this information would then apply to the “Stinger” carbine being sold here. A copy of this letter accompanies. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Lewis & Leyton Yearout. CONDITION: About good. No orig finish remains with the metal being an overall plummy/brown patina with some pitting on the bbl and bottom of the receiver. Wood has a few light nicks & scratches and overall retains a hand worn patina, possibly a very old restored finish. Mechanics are fine; strong bore with sharp rifling and moderate pitting. 4-53896 JR63 (5,000-7,000) – Lot 2118 Click here to view provenance Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 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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RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 “THE STINGER” TRAPPER SADDLE RING CARBINE.