GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 SEMI DELUXE OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE TAKE DOWN RIFLE WITH BEACH FRONT SIGHT WITH IVORY BEAD AND MARBLE RECEIVER SIGHT WINCHESTER 1892 SEMI DELUXE 964847 44 W.C.F. MODERN; C&R; IVORY Cal. 44 W.C.F 24" bbl, blue finish. Checkered straight grain walnut stocks. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Fine, bbl retains 90% blue with muzzle and high point wear. Beach sight is good. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Take down ring shows 40% blue with some stains. Receiver shows 90% blue with high point wear and a few miniscule scratches, carry wear on bottom of receiver. Hammer shows 50% blue finish with some scratching. Lever shows traces of case color in protected areas with balance turning silver. Receiver sight is in good condition. Stocks are very good with some apparent re-varnish, small repairs at the forward end near receiver, slight handling marks overall, checkering is sharp, pistol grip has a Winchester cap. Forend cap is smooth gray patina. Buttplate is smooth silver patina. Ivory bead in patented sight is "certifiable as pre-ban ivory". 49059-244 TEP (3,000-4,000)