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LOT 1005
Exceptional, Rare and Desirable Winchester Model 1892 Lever Action
Saddle Ring Trapper’s Carbine with 16 Inch Barrel - Serial no. 844640, 44 WCF
cal., 16 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is an exceptional example of a
Winchester Model 1892 “Trapper’s” carbine with 16-inch barrel and full length magazine. (This seldom
encountered barrel length is desirable in that it requires no BATF exemption).
This carbine was manufactured in 1916 and has an all blue finish. The straight
grain walnut stock and forend are oil finished. The stock has a blued steel carbine buttplate.
A saddle ring and staple are mounted on the left side of the receiver with a short leather strap on the ring. The hammer is
checkered with a plain border. The barrel has the standard Model 1892 front sight with steel base and pinned blade and it
is fitted with a standard Winchester folding leaf carbine sight graduated to 200 yards (“20”). The left side, front of the barrel
is marked: “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED OCTOBER 14.
1884.”, “44 W.C.F.”. The Winchester oval proof mark is on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang is marked
“MODEL 1892/--WINCHESTER--/TRADE MARK REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.” and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the frame.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine. The carbine retains 92% plus of the original blue finish with some grey patina along high points on the
magazine tube, bottom of the receiver and on the buttplate. There are a few light scratches on the receiver as well as the usual wear on the left side caused by the saddle ring. The
wood is very fine, the forearm shows an old varnish overcoat, the buttstock is excellent with only delicate handling marks. The markings are sharp and clear. Mechanically excellent. An
exceptional, extremely scarce Model 1892 Trapper’s carbine that would highlight any Winchester collection.
Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000
LOT 1006
Exceptional Special Order Winchester Model 1886 Extra
Lightweight Lever Action Rifle in .45-70 W.C.F. - Serial no. 131120A,
45-70 WCF cal., 22 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in 1903, this is a desirable example of a special
ordered Winchester Model 1886 extra lightweight
rifle in an interesting configuration and very
desirable caliber. The standard configuration of the
extra lightweight variant of the ‘86 was a 22 inch
tapered barrel, half magazine, .45-70 W.C.F. caliber, and a hard rubber shotgun buttplate. While
this example has many of those features, it was ordered with a full length magazine. The barrel has the
standard two-line address and caliber marking on top, while the nickel steel marking is to the left of the
rear sight. The upper tang has the model marking, while the two-line patent dates and serial number are
on the lower tang. It is fitted with a Lyman beaded blade front sight and an elevation adjustable No. 24
notch rear sight. It is mounted with a smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a checkered Winchester hard rubber buttplate, as well as the correct
“extra light” hollow in the buttstock under the buttplate.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 95% of the bright, original, high polish blue finish, 85% of the vibrant original case colors, and 20% of the original nitre blue on the loading gate
with some mild wear on some high spots of the receiver, a few very light scratches, and some mild flaking on the loading gate. The wood is very fine with some scattered light dings
and scratches, as well as a hairline crack on top of the comb originating at the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. This is an exceptional Winchester Model 1886 rifle in a very desirable
configuration and in a widely popular caliber!
Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000