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Winchester Special Order Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle

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Winchester Special Order Model 1892 Lever Action Takedown Rifle
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serial #81497, 44 W.C.F., 24'' octagon barrel with a full magazine and a fair bore with a lengthy moderate tool mark about 3''-4'' from the muzzle, otherwise showing scattered light pitting but strong rifling. The metal surfaces of this 1897-made rifle retain about 95% reapplied blue, appearing stronger under ambiently light, largely toning to a warm brown under bright light wear light thinning, light operational wear on the magazine tube, and scattered previous pinprick and light pitting; the locking bolts are bright at the exposed points. The straight grip walnut stock and forend are in near excellent condition as lightly cleaned and with an added glossy finish, showing a minor handling mark or two and the wood to metal fit leaving small gaps in spots; the curved steel buttplate is retained via contemporary Phillips head screws. The two-line barrel address and tang markings are intact and crisp while the caliber mark and serial number show sections softened and lightly obscured by pitting, and the majority of the screws show light to moderate slot wear. The rifle is sighted with a combination front sight and a sporting-style semi-buckhorn rear sight, the action notably smooth, and the hammer spring is perhaps lighter than normal. Included is a copy of a factory letter from the Cody Firearms Museum serialized to this rifle, noting its serial number being applied on September 22, 1897, confirming it as a takedown rifle, and that it was received at the warehouse on February 17, 1898 and shipped out on March 2, 1898. (14A11523-50) {ANTIQUE} [Jim Thrash Collection] (800/1200)