#10 • Very Rare Factory Presentation Ulrich Engraved Winchester Model 1892 Carbine

Part of Fine Winchesters Auction (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Status: Sold

$50,000 - $75,000 .44-40 caliber, 20" round barrel with full magazine, S/N 45843. The gold frame is fully engraved on the left side with a panel scene of two running whitetail deer. The right side with a panel scene of a buck is fully scroll engraved with borders. The buttplate is engraved in the curve of the buttplate "Lt J.Kennedy Todd" 71 st NG.N.Y.". Deluxe 3X quality burl walnut stock with checkered straight grip and checkered forearm. The frame, buttplate, and two barrel bands are finished in gold, the barrel, magazine tube and lever are finished in nickel. Lot includes Winchester Factory letter stating "Fancy Checkered stock, Nickel and Gold finish with Engraving $6.25. Date shipped 9-13-1895". **The carbine retains nearly all of its Winchester factory finish This 1892 carbine was likely a Winchester Factory exhibition gun returned to the factory sometime after 1906 as it bears the verified proof mark on the barrel. Winchester arms made for exhibition at this period were frequently returned by its dealers to the factory for freshening before being sold and shipped to individuals like Lieutenant Todd.**