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1539
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$2,530.00
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Revised: 10/5/2009
Additional Information: Accompanied by Factory Letter not in description, confirming configuration. WINCHESTER MODEL 92 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE. SN 20738. Cal. 32 WCF. 24″ oct bbl, full mag takedown, half nickel front sight, serrated side sporting rear with set screw. Top flat of bbl is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A.”, adjacent takedown ring “32 W.C.F.”. Standard receiver mounted with nicely figured walnut, straight grip, crescent steel buttplate, standard forend with nose cap. PROVENANCE: Herbert G. Wellington Jr. Estate. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 70% thinning original blue that is toning towards brown patina. There is a thinned area around in front of rear sight that has had a chemical wiped on it leaving a splotchy brown patina. Receiver retains 70% thinning original blue, thinning at sharp edges and across bottom showing some areas that are lightly cleaned. Hammer retains dark original case colors, thinning on sides. Lever shows dark original case colors blending with silver patina. Stock is sound with small chip upper left side at receiver and lower left side at tang and retains a thin coat of added finish. Forend is sound with minor nicks and scrapes and retains a thin coat of added finish. Mechanics are crisp with a slightly frosted bore and some shallow scattered pitting. 4-38572 BDT229 (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. |