*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SMOOTH BORE SADDLE RING CARBINE.

*RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SMOOTH BORE SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20” round bbl., button magazine, square base Carbine front sight with Sheard blade. Carbine ladder sight and a staple and ring in the left side of the receiver. Wood is gum wood with uncheckered forearm and highly figured straight stock with smooth steel carbine butt plate. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Co. letter identifying this carbine as half magazine smooth bore shipped February 8, 1901. Also accompanied by a three page letter from George Madis describing this rifle in great detail and stating that the Cody Firearms Museum records show that the receiver is manufactured in 1897 but it was not assembled until 1901. He further authenticates the originality of the smooth bore and indicates its relative rarity. SN 156436. CONDITION: Good to very good, the metal retains an even light patina with blue in the sheltered areas, both barrel and receiver. The lever retains traces of case colors and the hammer about 60% bright case colors. The forearm retains most of an old refinish, with light handling and use marks. The buttstock retains most of a fine restored finish with a grain crack on the left side about 5-1/2” up from the buttplate. The saddle ring has been replaced at one time or another. The bore is bright with moderate pitting. A fine rare carbine probably from a wild west show. 4-48919 JR735 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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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	954	$0.00	RARE WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SMOOTH BORE SADDLE RING CARBINE. Cal. 44 WCF (44-40). Standard grade carbine with 20” round bbl., button magazine, square base Carbine front sight with Sheard blade. Carbine ladder sight and a staple and ring in the left side of the receiver. Wood is gum wood with uncheckered forearm and highly figured straight stock with smooth steel carbine butt plate. Accompanied by a Winchester Firearms Co. letter identifying this carbine as half magazine smooth bore shipped February 8, 1901. Also accompanied by a three page letter from George Madis describing this rifle in great detail and stating that the Cody Firearms Museum records show that the receiver is manufactured in 1897 but it was not assembled until 1901. He further authenticates the originality of the smooth bore and indicates its relative rarity. SN 156436. CONDITION: Good to very good, the metal retains an even light patina with blue in the sheltered areas, both barrel and receiver. The lever retains traces of case colors and the hammer about 60% bright case colors. The forearm retains most of an old refinish, with light handling and use marks. The buttstock retains most of a fine restored finish with a grain crack on the left side about 5-1/2” up from the buttplate. The saddle ring has been replaced at one time or another. The bore is bright with moderate pitting. A fine rare carbine probably from a wild west show. 4-48919 JR735 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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