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Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:700.00 USD Estimated At:1,400.00 - 2,250.00 USD
Winchester Model 1892 Saddle Ring Lever Action 44-40 Carbine
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Manufactured in 1907 in the very desirable 44 WCF caliber. Pinned blade and folding ladder sights with full magazine and two barrel bands. The top of the barrel has the two line Winchester address/patent date marking ahead of the rear sight and "44 W.C.F." at the breech with the factory proof on top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper tang has the three line model/trademark information and the underside of the frame is marked with the serial number. Blue finish, saddle ring staple and ring mounted on the left side of the receiver and mounted with a smooth walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 434594
Condition: Fine. The barrel and magazine retain 60% thinning original blue finish with the balance a brown patina. The frame retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a mottled brown patina. The hammer and lever retain strong traces of original case colors. There are a few very scattered small patches of minor pitting. The wood is very good with a number of minor pressure dents and scratches. Mechanically fine.