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LOT 11
Rare and Desirable Three Digit Serial Number 416 First Year Production Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action Rifle with Factory Letter - Serial
no. 416, 38 WCF cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1892, the first year of production, with the standard two-line address and
“38 W.C.F.” on top of the barrel, three-line model/trademark/patent date on the upper tang, and early three-digit serial number on the bottom of the receiver.
Fitted with dovetailed German silver blade front and elevation adjustable buckhorn rear sights. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a
crescent buttplate. The included factory letter lists the serial number application on 30 April 1892 and confirms the current configuration as well as receipt at the
warehouse on 6 September 1892 and shipment on 7 September 1892 in order number 2582.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% plus original blue finish, 60% of the original case colors, and 70% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate with
the balance a smooth grey patina and some light spotting primarily on the receiver and forend cap. The buttstock is excellent, the forearm is very fine with some
scattered minor compression marks, dings, and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 14,000 - 22,500 15