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1538
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$3,220.00
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*WINCHESTER M92 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 964717. CAL.44-WCF 24″ octagon bbl half mag takedown dove tail Marble #3 front sight, flat top sporting rear left flat of bbl is marked MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO./NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14. 1884. And under rear sight MODEL92-WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK AND 44 W.C.F. adjacent takedown ring. Standard receiver custom engraved in Winchester pattern of circle with white-tail buck deer, flowing foliate scroll with stippled background and wavy border on left side foliate scroll and stippled background and wavy border on right side. Top and bottom have minimal foliate scroll. Mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nosecap. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 85% original blue with slight muzzle wear, brightening on sharp edges, thinning in chamber area, a few minor nicks and scratches, and rub mark on bottom flat from takedown. Receiver has flaked to a silver blending with brown patina. Hammer retains 50-60% original blue, lever has turned a brown blended with silver patina. Stock is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains a fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Forend is sound with some minor nicks and dings and retains a fine hand-rubbed oil finish. Mechanics are crisp with a nice shiny bore. 4-38547 BDT220 (2,000-3,000)
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. |