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Scarce Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Saddle Ring Carbine with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Scarce Winchester Model 1892 Trapper Saddle Ring Carbine with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearm
Manufactured in 1918, this carbine has a saddle ring and staple mounted on the left side of the receiver, square base and blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight graduated to 200 yards. The left side of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent date marking, ".44 W.C.F." on the left at the breech, the serial number on the bottom of the frame and the number "20" next to the lever. The three line model, make and trade mark information is marked on the upper tang and the Winchester oval proof mark is found on the top of the barrel and receiver ring at the breech. Mounted with a smooth forearm secured by a single barrel band and straight grip stock with a steel carbine buttplate. This Trapper carbine is complete with an accompanying Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms letter listing this carbine as one of five removed from the purview of the NFA, National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic.
BBL: 14 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 44 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 889143


Fine. The barrel retains 30% original finish, the magazine retains approximately 50% original finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. There is some minor pitting on the bottom of the magazine and on the barrel band. The receiver retains strong traces of original blue finish mostly in the protected areas and around the saddle ring. There is a small amount of very minor pitting. The lever shows signs of some light cleaning and a small amount of minor pitting. The buttplate has a smooth dark patina with some minor pitting on the heel. The wood is fine with some minor dings and dents on the forearm and minor handling marks on the stock. The markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically excellent.