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Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1892 Takedown Lever Action Rifle, #908464, .32 WCF (.32-20) cal., 24'' octagonal barrel with dovetailed blade front and plugged rear sight, marked with maker's name, address and 1884 patent date at left side, caliber at breech; 2'' mag tube is marked ''Pat. June 6th, 1893''; receiver has loop operating lever that opens breech for auto cartridge chambering/top ejection, folding adjustable peep tang sight that covers markings on top tang, ser. no. at bottom front; varnished walnut forearm with steel nosecap and matching buttstock with steel crescent buttplate. Mfg'd ca. 1921, with full blued finish. Condition is very good. Barrel retains approx. 60% blue, thinning and with highpoint wear, balance of the metal is dark gunmetal gray with strong traces of original finish to receiver left side and lever. Stocks are solid and smooth having very minor marks and a later coat of finish. Sharp edges and markings; takedown feature is tight; action is smooth; bore is bright with overall frosting and defined rifling. Takedown '92s are uncommon, especially with octagon barrels as this one. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R)