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Winchester Model 1892 .38-40 #589923

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
Winchester Model 1892 .38-40 #589923
Julien's Auction held a major auction titled "PROPERTY FROM THE LIFE AND CAREER OF DON MCLEAN" in November 2022 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of "American Pie". The auction, which took place at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City, featured over 300 items from McLean's personal collection, including this rifle. Professionally restored Winchester model 1892 lever-action rifle chambered in .38 W.C.F. (.38-40). Manufactured 1911. 24" round barrel with dovetailed blade with brass top front, adjustable buckhorn rear sights, half length tube magazine, high-polish blued finish, lever safety, straight wrist, smooth walnut shoulder stock & forearm with metal fore cap, crescent steel buttplate. The bore is excellent/bright, lever action is smooth, the re-blued finish is about 96% with some minor rubs and the wood is overall excellent with a couple of minor scratches. All Winchester markings are very clear. Comes with paperwork from the auction & original auction tag. Note: there is a Winchester model 1886 from the same collection up for bid in this auction.
NRA Condition-Excellent/Restored. C&R Firearm.