WINCHESTER El Tigre .44-40 WIN
Description:
Guns Listing ID: 588970
Just as titled, you’re looking at an all original fully functioning 1932 Garate Anitua y Cia El Tigre Model 1892 Style Lever Action Saddle Ring Carbine
Collector Appraisal Report
Firearm: El Tigre Lever-Action Carbine
Manufacturer: Gárate, Anitua y Cía, Eibar, Spain
Serial Number: A26520
Caliber: .44 Largo (.44-40 Winchester)
Production Era: Early 1930s
Condition Summary:
• Original finish at approximately 75%, with even patina and no evidence of refinishing.
• Strong, bright bore with well-defined rifling and only minor frosting.
• All major components are original and matching, including receiver, lever, and furniture.
• Saddle ring, sights, swivels, and trapdoor buttplate intact.
• Wood exhibits its original varnish finish with minor handling marks but no cracks or repairs.
• Clear, correct “GÁRATE ANITUA Y CÍA EIBAR-ESPAÑA" barrel address and tiger trademark.
Valuation:
• Estimated Fair Market Value: $2,950 – $3,250 USD (retail or
value).
• Private-Party Sale Estimate: $2,600 – $2,900 USD.
• Collector/Insurance Replacement Value: $3,400 – $3,600 USD.
Collector Notes:
This El Tigre represents one of the finer surviving examples of Spanish Winchester Model 1892 copies.
Its originality, bright bore, and complete configuration significantly enhance its collector appeal. No
restoration is recommended beyond standard preservation: light oil film for metal surfaces and dry
storage for the stock.
These were manufactured from 1915-1938, with production reportedly significantly disrupted during World War I, while Spanish arms manufacturers cranked out handguns for military contracts by the thousands. These carbines were sold commercially in Spain, with many being utilized by police forces, and many were shipped to South America to satisfy a growing market. The standard Garate Anitua address on top of the barrel along with the \"CAL. 44 L\" caliber marking, meaning \"44 Largo\", the Spanish name for .44-40 W.C.F. The tiger trademark is on the left side of the frame and the serial number is on the bottom. The three-line model marking is on the upper tang. It is fitted with a blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, saddle ring on the left of the receiver, and sling swivels on the lower barrel band and buttstock. It is mounted with a very finely figured, smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a trapdoor steel buttplate.
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer:
WINCHESTER
Model:
El Tigre
Caliber Info:
.44-40 WIN
Condition:
Used - Non-Certified
Barrels:
22" BARREL
Action:
LEVER ACTION
Finish:
black /w wood stock
Price:
$2,999.99