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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this GORGEOUS lever-action rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Winchester Model 1892 100th Anniversary High Grade!
This high grade collectible edition of the lever-action Model 1892 carbine, featuring nickel nitride scroll engraved receiver, large loop lever, walnut straight grip stock and carbine strap/buttplate is a Limited Edition of 4,000 rifles to celebrate John Wayne's 100th Birthday!
This high grade collectible edition of the lever-action Model 1892 carbine, featuring nickel nitride scroll engraved receiver, large loop lever, walnut straight grip stock and carbine strap/buttplate is a Limited Edition of 4,000 rifles to celebrate John Wayne's 100th Birthday!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1892 100th Anniversary High Grade
Serial: JW100H5453
Date of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .44-40 Win
Finish: Silver Nickel Nitride Receiver with Brushed Polished Barrel
Barrel Length: 18 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade Front with Ladder Style Carbine Rear
Stock/Grips: Uncheckered Black Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Large Lever
Markings: Standard / The right side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver features John Wayne’s portrait, his initials and a flowing banner with the words “Courage, Strength, Grit.” John Wayne’s silvered signature graces the short 18½" barrel. Left side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver displays two portraits of John Wayne, along with a banner that reads “John Wayne American, 1907-2007”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Contents:
This example is what we believe to be New Old Stock showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the factory matching box, limited edition outer sleeve and all factory paperwork and contents see pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1892 100th Anniversary High Grade
Serial: JW100H5453
Date of Manufacture: 2007
Caliber: .44-40 Win
Finish: Silver Nickel Nitride Receiver with Brushed Polished Barrel
Barrel Length: 18 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Pinned Blade Front with Ladder Style Carbine Rear
Stock/Grips: Uncheckered Black Walnut Stock and Forearm
Action: Large Lever
Markings: Standard / The right side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver features John Wayne’s portrait, his initials and a flowing banner with the words “Courage, Strength, Grit.” John Wayne’s silvered signature graces the short 18½" barrel. Left side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver displays two portraits of John Wayne, along with a banner that reads “John Wayne American, 1907-2007”.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
There was one specific rifle John Wayne chose to use again and again in his cowboy appearances: the Winchester 1892. John Wayne was as prolific as he was iconic. He appeared in more than 170 movies, starred in more than 140 and often had several movies in theaters simultaneously. He could make almost any movie he wanted, with anyone he wanted, for any salary he wanted. Yet with all that flexibility, there was one specific rifle John Wayne chose to use again and again in his cowboy appearances. It was the same rifle that had help make him a star. Director John Ford took the then-struggling actor and featured him in Stagecoach as Henry “the Ringo Kid,” the rifle-slinging criminal bound for revenge and redemption at the end of a dusty wagon trail. Wayne’s character was given a signature firearm: a big-looped Winchester Model 92 Trapper with the barrel chopped short.
The High Grade is a limited edition of only 4,000 rifles, each highly embellished with delicate scroll engraving and fond reminders of Duke, and is certain to be treasured for generations to come. The large loop lever is designed for fast action, while the rear carbine ladder sight and brass front blade puts you right on target. The right side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver features John Wayne’s portrait, his initials and a flowing banner with the words “Courage, Strength, Grit.” The deeply blued loading gate and action screws lend an extra touch of elegance to this very special commemorative rifle. John Wayne’s silvered signature graces the short 18½" barrel. The ladder style carbine rear sight is fully adjustable. Two silver nickel nitride barrel bands match the receiver. Left side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver displays two portraits of John Wayne, along with a banner that reads “John Wayne American, 1907-2007,” all richly accented by a deeply blued saddle ring, trigger and hammer.
Ford had the gun shortened so Wayne could swing it under his arm in a sweeping, theatrical motion when reloading. The move and movie were hits with audiences and forever changed Wayne’s career. The world had fallen for Wayne’s performance, and Wayne had fallen for the Winchester’s light, lithe design.
The Winchester 1892 was the byproduct of John Browning’s Winchester 1886. The 1886 was a popular lever action among sportsmen, but it was chambered in .45/70 and required a substantial—i.e. heavy—gun. At 9 1/2 pounds, the 1886 was just that. Shooters who didn’t need bear-stopping power wanted a lighter rifle that came chambered for the pistol/rifle cartridge .44-40 and similar rounds of the day. The slimmer and sleeker 1892 was the result. The 92 came in both a rifle and carbine configuration, each lighter than the 1886. Consumers wanted an even lighter version. Winchester responded by chopping the carbine down again to produce the special-order Trapper, available with 12- to 18-inch barrels. Fans clearly loved the man and the rifle. Numerous Wayne commemoratives and reproductions have been made over the years as a result. Winchester made several, including an appropriately chosen 92 on his centennial birthday in 2007.
The Winchester 1892 was the byproduct of John Browning’s Winchester 1886. The 1886 was a popular lever action among sportsmen, but it was chambered in .45/70 and required a substantial—i.e. heavy—gun. At 9 1/2 pounds, the 1886 was just that. Shooters who didn’t need bear-stopping power wanted a lighter rifle that came chambered for the pistol/rifle cartridge .44-40 and similar rounds of the day. The slimmer and sleeker 1892 was the result. The 92 came in both a rifle and carbine configuration, each lighter than the 1886. Consumers wanted an even lighter version. Winchester responded by chopping the carbine down again to produce the special-order Trapper, available with 12- to 18-inch barrels. Fans clearly loved the man and the rifle. Numerous Wayne commemoratives and reproductions have been made over the years as a result. Winchester made several, including an appropriately chosen 92 on his centennial birthday in 2007.
The High Grade is a limited edition of only 4,000 rifles, each highly embellished with delicate scroll engraving and fond reminders of Duke, and is certain to be treasured for generations to come. The large loop lever is designed for fast action, while the rear carbine ladder sight and brass front blade puts you right on target. The right side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver features John Wayne’s portrait, his initials and a flowing banner with the words “Courage, Strength, Grit.” The deeply blued loading gate and action screws lend an extra touch of elegance to this very special commemorative rifle. John Wayne’s silvered signature graces the short 18½" barrel. The ladder style carbine rear sight is fully adjustable. Two silver nickel nitride barrel bands match the receiver. Left side of the scroll engraved silver nickel nitride receiver displays two portraits of John Wayne, along with a banner that reads “John Wayne American, 1907-2007,” all richly accented by a deeply blued saddle ring, trigger and hammer.
Contents:
This example is what we believe to be New Old Stock showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see whatsoever! Additionally, it will ship with the factory matching box, limited edition outer sleeve and all factory paperwork and contents see pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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