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Scarce Winchester Special Order Winchester 1892 Deluxe Extra Length 26" Half Round Barrel Cody Letter 38 WCF
Guns International #: 100807958 Seller's Inventory #: No returns
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1892 - Winchester Rifles - Lever Pre-64
Seller's Information
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Seller: Gunsbysally
Company: Guns by Sally
Member Since: 5/1/09
State: Pennsylvania
Country: United States
Total Number of Listings: 211
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
****** NO RETURNS ***** SOLD AS IS *****
Payment Types Accepted: Money order personal check Mastercard Visa
Description:
Guns by Sally-always the best for less. We are way proud to offer this extremely scarce Winchester 1892 rifle, decked out with no less than five special order features. The hardest to find is a longer than standard barrel, done in half round, half octagonal, no less. The rarity chart for the 1892 shows that this was rarely requested. If you do not have the Winchester book, I have photographed it for your reference. Madis explains that few would order an 1892 chambered in short range calibers with a longer barrel when more powerful long range cartridges were available from other Winchester stablemates. That would include the 1886, the 1894, and the 1895. Collectors go gaga over short barreled carbines, when in reality, they are commonplace compared to longer barrels on a rifle. When you combine this with a pistol grip stock, shotgun butt with widow's peak, and a button magazine, the rarity factor goes off the charts. Even the caliber is special. Chambered in 38-40 WCF, the actual bore diameter is 40 caliber. I believe Winchester did not want to confuse by having a 40-40 and a 44-40. Made in the year of our Lord 1905, she is in good condition for being 112 years old. The nicely figured wood is a little shy here and there, but has no major distractions. The fit to the butt plate is especially good, and I found a small treasure underneath it. In the hollow of the stock, I found 2 very old cartridges rolled up in newspaper. The paper was from 1944. The pistol grip cap even bears the telltale engraved screw. This rifle received some good care, as evidenced by the clear stampings and tight action. It works as designed, including the half cock safety. The bore is also good, with strong rifling and plenty of shine. All features are verified by the fine folks at the Cody Museum, and the letter will be included with the gun. Winchester rifles of this rarity rarely surface on the market, and fetch a king's ransom when they do. I will list this one at a fair price. Investors, take note. This is the kind of gun that can be sent off to the big gun s and a huge profit is likely. This is one gun that looks even better in person than in the photographs. If you have been looking for the right special order '92, with the added clout of a longer barrel, then look no further.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1892
Serial Number: 310730
Caliber Info: 38-40