![]() ![]() I am not alone in finding this gun fascinating because over a century ago Winchester also found it fascinating enough to take with them and exhibit at a number of expositions including the American Institute Fair. Not only is this gun unusual for combining a nickel finish with a “working gun,” but it also has quite the pedigree. ![]() Finding them blued or case-hardened is rare enough, but a nickel plated piece is a one-of-a-kind, worthy of an advanced Winchester collection. Large guns and fancy embellishments were probably the two last things on a trapper’s firearm wish list, so finding one with a factory nickel finish is a paradox to say the least. Often times, these were makeshift guns with barrels sawed off or even small caliber rifles chopped down to imitate pistols. You might not be able to place it, but shouldn’t the barrel be longer than the stock? That’s right collector friends, this little 92 carbine is what’s known as a “trapper’s carbine.” Folks who work their trap line for food or pelts generally aren’t in need of long distance precision shots, just a short range coup de grâce as required. You don’t have to be a student of Winchesters, or even firearms in general, to pick up on the fact that it digresses from a “normal” rifle. Just looking at this little antique Winchester rifle Model 1892 you can tell it’s different. Lot 2019: Extremely Rare Documented Antique Winchester Rifle 1897/1898 New York Exhibition Factory Shipped Winchester Model 1892 Nickel Plated Lever Action Trapper’s Carbine with Factory Letter Estimate: $35,000 – $55,000 I don’t see how one could hope to improve on this gun. You might find a gun with a few of these features someday in the future, but it’s almost certain they won’t be in this condition. Still not enough? It has the “Winchester Repeating Arms” monogram on the left side and is a first-year production! The serial number is 414 and for those wondering, yes, this qualifies as an antique rifle, meaning that whoever is lucky enough to scoop up this gorgeous piece of history can take it home the same day. Talk about your extras! It has a pistol grip, highly figured wood, is a takedown model(!), and bears checkering on the forearm and grip. Those features alone would likely be enough to endear this gun to me, but it’s also a deluxe model. That case hardening and the Damascus barrel are a match made in heaven. Its looks alone are enough to make it a Bucket List gun for me. With this existing love for these old lever shotguns, there was no question that I wanted to feature Lot 3013. Something about that massive receiver, the mechanical syncopation it voices every time it’s cycled, and an action that by necessity is large enough for you to be able to peer in to see all the moving bits. This is being listed for no other reason than I absolutely adore these old lever action shotguns. Lot 3013: Phenomenal First Year Production Damascus Barrel Winchester Model 1887 Deluxe Lever Action Shotgun with Factory Letter Estimate: $35,000 – $55,000 With that, I’d like to point out of some the incredible Winchester firearms in our May Premiere Auction that have more than earned some extra attention. ![]() These include the quintessential lever actions, but also delve more deeply into the Winchester line-up with beloved sporting models, unusual custom order configurations, and stunning high condition examples of almost any model you can name. Their predecessors helped push firearm design and even served in the American Civil War.īut what you might not know is that behind those flagship pieces is a virtual armada of outstanding antique Winchester rifles and shotguns that any collector would be thrilled to have in their collection. I would be grateful for any information you could provide.Early Winchester rifles helped shape the country and tame the frontier. Would have it been possible to purchase the rifle this way, or would the family have needed a gunsmith to made the modification. My father told me that the rifle had been modified so that it could no longer be used as a repeating weapon - in other words, it can only be loaded through the breach and must be reloaded upon each firing. Can the year of manufacture be determined from this serial number?Ģ. I did, however, find what I believe to be the serial number: 246,136 also the patent marking, June 26, 88 Dec 4, 92. I understand there should be a number on the lower tang, but the neck of the stock was wrapped in tape (presumably for better grip?) by an ancestor, and I don't care to remove it. From some preliminary internet research, I find that it is a Winchester Model 1890, second model, standard, take-down. Please bear with me as I know little firearm terminology. I inherited a family heirloom, a Winchester pump action rifle. ![]()
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