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Lot 13:Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 92 Lever Action Carbine

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 13:Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 92 Lever Action Carbine

December 6th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Exceptionally Rare Special Order Factory Engraved Winchester Deluxe Model 92 Lever Action Carbine with Pistol Grip Stock and George Madis Letter

Offered here is a rarity in Winchester collecting: a factory engraved deluxe version of the Model 92 carbine with several rarely encountered special order features as manufactured in 1923. The accompanying three page letter from Winchester expert and author George Madis outlines some of the special order features found on this gun. Madis concluded, "I have carefully examined this rare deluxe 1892 inside and out, and have determined it as all original as made by Winchester in 1923." The rifle has a factory style 9 engraving consisting of broad floral scrollwork on a punch dot background, wavy line and dot borders and a vignette of a standing deer on the right side. Additional accents of scrollwork are found on the underside of the receiver by the serial number and near each Winchester factory oval proof found on the barrel and receiver at the breech. Note that the proof on the receiver is offset to accommodate the engraving. The style 9 engraving is illustrated in Winchester's "Highly Finished Arms" catalog as reprinted in R.L. Wilson's "The Book of Winchester Engraving" on page 219. The checkered deluxe pistol grip stock is rarely found on carbines and features a high gloss lacquer finish, Winchester hard rubber grip cap and rifle buttplate. A rifle buttplate is rarely seen on carbines. Matching assembly numbers (1119) are found on the left side of the upper tang, stock inlet, inside of the buttplate and buttstock under the buttplate. The buttplate and pistol grip stock were therefore assembled at the factory and are original. The Lyman front and receiver sights are also seldom found on carbines, but their originality on this gun is verified by the fact that no rear sight slot is cut in the barrel. The base for the front sight was forged as part of the barrel, which was standard on the Model 92. The magazine tube support ring was standard on the small caliber Model 92s. The left side of the barrel has the two-line address/patent dates marking followed by the two-line nickel steel marking and "32 WCF." The upper tang is stamped with the three-line model/trade mark information. Provenance: Quail Creek Collection

ConditionVery fine. The carbine retains 85% plus original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown. The wood is also very fine showing some minor pressure dents and scratches, a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent. A wonderful example of a factory engraved Winchester deluxe Model 92 carbine with the added bonus of several rarely encountered special order features.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model92
TypeCarbine
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge32 WCF
Barrel20 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views4272
Catalog page16
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