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LOT 3031
Winchester Model 92 Lever Action Takedown
Rifle - Serial no. 922673, 38 WCF cal., 24 inch round
bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. As the spiritual successor of
the Model 1873, the Model 1892 was popular in the West for much
the same reason, its ability to be paired with a Colt Single Action Army revolver chambered in the
same caliber. “Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms” pointed out, “The ‘92 was so well made,
functional, and attractive that many specimens still do service today in the hands of hunters and shooters.” Like
its predecessors, the Model 1892 was a “working man’s gun” and thus surviving examples often display all the character of hard use. This classic
example of a Model 92 rifle, however, remains in very fine condition. It was manufactured in the 1920s and is fitted with a dovetail blade front sight and an elevation adjustable
rear sight. The left side of the barrel carries the two-line Winchester legend ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation at the breech. A Winchester factory oval proof is
stamped on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three-line model/trade mark information. The serial number is stamped on the underside of the frame.
Mounted with plain walnut forearm and straight grip stock. The buttstock is fitted with a crescent buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 90% plus bright original blue finish with flaking turned brown on both sides of the frame. The wood is very fine with minor dings and scratches.
Mechanically excellent. An attractive Winchester Model 92 rifle from the roaring twenties.
Estimate: 5,500 - 8,500
LOT 3030
Exceptional and Desirable World War I Imperial Russian
Contract Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Musket with
Bayonet - Serial no. 332265, 7.62x54 R cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This example
stands far above the strong majority of these Russian contract examples witnessed today, as many of these saw
hard use. Manufactured in 1916, this is one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian
Government between 1915 and 1916 for use in World War I, prior to cancellation of the contract due to tensions. These
Russian contract examples are similar to the standard “musket,” but with the distinctive stripper clip guide mounted on top of
the receiver as chambered for the rimmed 7.62x54R Russian military cartridge. The top of the chamber has the Winchester factory proof
over “7.62/M.M.”, upper tang has the three-line model/trademark information, the left side of the receiver has the two-line address/patent
marking, the right side of the receiver and buttstock are both stamped with boxed Russian acceptance stamps containing Cyrillic “XN3” (the “N”
is backwards, transliterated as KhI3). Pinned blade front sight, ladder rear sight graduated to 3,200 arshins, full length finger groove forearm, upper
handguard and carbine buttplate with compartment. Import marked receiver. Includes a bayonet with 15 5/8 inch blade and Winchester marked top of the hilt
(does not fit on the rifle, slightly undersized attachments) and metal scabbard with leather frog.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 75% original blue finish with some areas of flaking showing smooth brown patina on the balance, minor denting visible at the left top edge of the
rear sight base, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Wood is very fine with rich original oil finish, distinct edges and grasping grooves, some light scratches and dents, a crack
visible on top of the handguard behind the rear sight, and an exceptionally crisp Russian acceptance stamp. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet and scabbard are very good. This attractive exceptional
Imperial Russian contract Winchester Model 1895 Musket is a highly desirable item for any Winchester or Russian military arms collector!
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000
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