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3074
$12,650.00

*WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE TAKE DOWN RIFLE.

SN 306558. Cal. 25/20 24″ bbl, blue finish, nicely figured checkered walnut pistol grip stocks, with Lyman tang sight. Lyman front sight with “certifiable antique ivory” bead. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. 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 the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90% blue with high point wear at muzzle and on sharp edges of the bbl flat. Rear sight mortise is filled and marks from the old rear sight are present on top bbl flat. Takedown ring shows 90% blue. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 90% blue with high point wear and some erosion of finish on either side near bolt head. Good screws. Fire blue on loading gate, some dry oil stain. Hammer retains 50% case color with scratching on side. Lever retains 50% case color with wear and stain on bottom and in loop. Lyman tang sight is very good. Stocks are full sized with nicely figured walnut. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Checkered forend. Forend cap retains 90% blue with minor flaking. Buttplate shows silvered-out case hardening with high point wear on the heel and toe. Accompanied by a Cody Museum letter confirming all features. Very nice Deluxe M 92 rifle. 49059-37 TEP C&R; IVORY (10,000-15,000) – Lot 3074

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Auction: Firearms - October 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.