August 11, 12, & 13, 2020 Field & Range Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/12/2020
1904 vintage Model 1892, serial number 263707. 24" octagon barrel with full length magazine tube. Chambered in .38-40 WCF. Plain, straight grain walnut stock and forearm. Pistol grip, no checkering. Rifle style crescent buttplate. Special ordered double set triggers. Blue with case hardened lever, hammer, and buttplate. CONDITION: Excellent overall. 90+% bright original blue on receiver. Approximately 93% original blue on barrel and magazine tube. Excellent bright bore. Action is tight and crisp. Wood is near excellent showing modest wear. Stock has a couple vertical scratches on both sides. Right side of forearm has a 5" long lateral crack along the top, and a couple chips on the left side at the forearm cap. PROVENANCE: From the Carl Balderson Jr. Estate Collection. -MKS-