Manufactured in 1914, this is a solid example of a Model 1892 Trapper's carbine chambered in the desirable .44-40 W.C.F. These short barreled carbines found a home in the American West, not only in the hands of trappers, but with anyone who needed handy, portable firepower. Many of these Trapper's carbines saw long, hard working lives, well into the 20th century, in rugged environments like the western frontier, making them highly desirable in almost any condition. Winchester author and historian George Madis notes that only one out of every 350 carbines was ordered with a shorter than standard barrel, making these Trapper's relatively scarce. The left of the barrel is marked with the two-line address and patent dates, and the caliber marking is on the left at the breech. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model and trademark information, and the serial number is marked on the bottom of the receiver. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight, folding ladder rear sight, and a saddle ring on the left of the receiver. Mounted with a smooth forearm and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms lists this carbine by serial number as being removed from the purview of the National Firearms Act and classified as a curio and relic. Provenance: The Jerry Danuser Collection