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Winchester Model 1892 .357 Mag SN: 578928

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1892 .357 Mag SN: 578928
Vintage lever action rifle originally manufactured in 32 WCF, circa 1910, later re-barreled and modified to accept 357 Magnum ammunition. Features blued finish, smooth walnut forend and straight wristed shoulder stock, 17" octagon barrel, blade front and sporting rear sights, crescent buttplate, leather wrap over much of butt (secured by leather lacing), rear sling swivel. Empty hole in forend - no forward swivel. Bore is good to very good condition, appears dirty. Appears re-blued, with signs of heavy buffing, slight loss of contour, dishing at holes, slight swamping of markings, flaws under re-finish include file and sanding marks, some pitting. Screw heads protrude from sides of forend cap, and below magazine tube cap. Currently shows 75% coverage of blued finish, dull or thin in many places, with edge losses, losses from bottom of receiver where carried. Some thin surface rust at muzzle, on mag tube & on tangs. Wood is good condition overall, with crack in forend, losses at tang, stock loose on receiver, leather wrap not removed for inspection. Action is sound, a bit stiff and sticky, may be improved with cleaning & oiling. Condition is NRA Good+ (as modified) *** C&R Firearm ***