^Lot 3157 WINCHESTER MODEL 1892 TAKEDOWN LEVER ACTION RIFLE.

Cal. 38 WCF. S# 34033. Bbl. 24" octagon. Added Lyman No. 4 ivory bead hunting front sight, sporting rear sight, and combination tang sight. Full length takedown mag. Blue finish with case colored hammer lever and buttplate. Forearm and straight grip stock of nicely grained walnut with crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester Arms Museum / Buffalo Bill Historical Center letter stating: "Rifle/ 38 caliber/ Octagon barrel/ Plain trigger/ Takedown/ Received in the warehouse on October 25, 1894/ On August 20, 1895, a blank in rear seat, Lyman Hunting front and Lyman rear sights were added/ Shipped from the warehouse on August 20, 1895". CONDITION: over 80% original blue showing light edge and carry wear with spots of flaking on the receiver and forearm cap. Hammer, lever, and buttplate retain some fading case colors. Original wood finish shows scattered scratches and marks. Sound mechanics. Good bright bore. PROVENANCE: The Esteemed Norm Greenberg Collection. (01-27727/DS). ANTIQUE. $2,000-3,000.