North American Auction Company
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American Indian& the West End of Year SALE

Sat, Nov 17, 2018 12:00PM EST
Lot 93

Winchester Model 1892 .25-20 Lever Action Rifle

Estimate: $1,500 - $3,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
This lot offers you a Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action rifle chambered for .25-20 Winchester Center Fire (WCF). The rifle was designed by John Browning, and manufactured in model year 1908. The Mod. 92 was a smaller and lighter version of the large-frame Model 1886, and replaced the renowned Model 1873 as the companies lever-action chambered for pistol caliber's. This example utilizes a 24" full round barrel, height adjustable semi-buckhorn rear sight, paired with a brass bead front sight, and gorgeous walnut fixtures, contrasting the deep aged blue finish. The rifle is marked with correct roll-stampings, reading; "Model 1892 - WINCHESTER - PAT. OCT. 14. 1884" on the upper-tang, Serial Number "506073" on the lower of the receiver, ".25-20 WCF" on the upper of the barrel, behind the rear sight, and "MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. - NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. OCT. 14. 1884" on the upper of the barrel. The rifle shows good condition overall, with a even plum purple patina forming on the blue'd finish, and healthy walnut fixtures. The mechanical condition of the rifle is good overall, with a tight action, and a fair bore, showing strong rifling with some darkness and pitting. The rifle qualifies as a Curio & Relic Long Gun, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check. Serial Number: 506073.

Condition

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