GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 DELUXE OCTAGON BARREL FULL MAGAZINE TAKE DOWN RIFLE.WINCHESTER1892 DELUXE30655825/20MODERN; C&R; IVORYCal. 25/20 24" bbl, blue finish, nicely figured checkered walnut pistol grip stocks, with Lyman tang sight. Lyman front sight with "certifiable antique ivory" bead. PROVENANCE: The Estate Collection of Phil A. Bleakney, Jr. CONDITION: Very fine. Bbl and magazine tube retain 90% blue with high point wear at muzzle and on sharp edges of the bbl flat. Rear sight mortise is filled and marks from the old rear sight are present on top bbl flat. Takedown ring shows 90% blue. Bore is frosty with sharp rifling. Receiver shows 90% blue with high point wear and some erosion of finish on either side near bolt head. Good screws. Fire blue on loading gate, some dry oil stain. Hammer retains 50% case color with scratching on side. Lever retains 50% case color with wear and stain on bottom and in loop. Lyman tang sight is very good. Stocks are full sized with nicely figured walnut. Checkered pistol grip with Winchester cap. Checkered forend. Forend cap retains 90% blue with minor flaking. Buttplate shows silvered-out case hardening with high point wear on the heel and toe. Accompanied by a Cody Museum letter confirming all features. Very nice Deluxe M 92 rifle. 49059-37 TEP (10,000-15,000)