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LOT 1051
Exceptional Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine in Desirable .44 W.C.F. - Serial no. 160703, 44 WCF cal., 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1901. This Model 1892 Saddle Ring Carbine is chambered in .44 WCF and
is in excellent original condition, making for a highly desirable Winchester collectible. The carbine is fitted with a pinned blade front sight, a folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left side of the receiver. The top of the barrel is stamped with the two-line address marking ahead of the rear sight and “44 W.C.F.” at the breech. The upper tang has the three- line model/patent date information. The serial number is stamped on the underside of
the receiver.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus bright original high polish blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina. 95% original nitre blue remains on the loading gate. The hammer and lever retain 95% plus vivid original case colors. The wood is very fine with a barely noticeable professionally re-glued wrist on the left side and some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
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