FIRST YEAR WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 RIFLE IN 32 WCF.

Cal. 32 WCF. S# 15051 (1892). Factory records indicate about 23,000 model '92's were produced during their first year. This early rifle has 24-3/8" round barrel fitted with correct buckhorn rear and blade front sights. Winchester markings are on top and caliber is at rear. Magazine tube is full length. Typical action is marked "MODEL 1892" "WINCHESTER" and with patent info on top tang. Hammer checkering is of early dipped style. American walnut buttstock measures 13" over crescent steel buttplate; fore stock has steel tip. CONDITION: good as refinished. Barrel and magazine tube present smooth brown patina over pin prick pitting. Receiver cleaned and cold blued over pin prick pitting. Loading gate also re-blued. Stocks with oil refinish have some subsequent marks and old stains. Bore is fair; rifling evident with some scattered deep pitting. Action is slick as snot! (01-30301/MGM). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.