steve004 said
Wow - that is a nice one.  And I love the Lyman receiver sight on a Model 1892.  I think it was worth what it brought.
  

So, $3136 plus shipping and FFL fees?  

IDK.  Maybe…

This is the stuff we agreed I shouldn’t really be looking at, the stuff that those who really want it can’t afford it, and those who can afford it won’t want it—they will want more condition, perhaps a factory letterable rifle, and possibly a more desirable calibre.  

I bid it to $2300 which was at the higher end of the pre auction estimate, FWIW.

twobit said

mrcvs said
I like it because it has the Lyman 21 sight, is full octagon with half magazine, and has fairly good condition.  It is 1924 production, and so cannot letter, An added bonus is the globe front sight.  Pre auction estimate was $1800 to $2400, which seems reasonable.  Hammered at $2800, with buyer’s premium, that’s $3136.  Plus shipping and FFL fees.  Certainly not outrageous, but I was hoping to get it in the $2200 or under range.
Not as desirable being .32-20, so I thought it would, and should, go fairly low.
I have several hundred rounds of .32-20 brass ready to load, but I guess I can’t just blow the dust off that yet.
i can’t seem to download the photographs, so here’s the original listing.
https://cwocauctions.proxibid.com/Winchester-Model-1892-Lever-Action-Rifle/lotInformation/101694990
  

That is a darn nice looking rifle.   There is MAYBE just the VERY slightest amount of bluing wear on the top barrel flat that might make you think that there had been a standard rear sight on the gun at one time???  But beyond that it looks like it was carried a few times and then pretty much not touched for the past 102 years!  congrats to whoever got it.  Based on what I have seen a POS rifle sells in the $700 to $900 range so a $2000 premium for a gun that will be hard  to improve on is not bad.
Michael
  

I thought the very same thing, and asked for more photographs.  I attached them to this post.

I think there was a rear sight once.  But an aftermarket applied Lyman 21 sight is about the one thing that doesn’t decrease value from factory original, and likely increases it.  Since no factory letter is available, we can say “who cares?’

Buckums said
Thanks for all of the info here.   I will post this in the Swap Meet section, but please let me know if anyone can help me source a Redfield 80W.   Thanks again.
Trey
  

Trey,  a lot of these micrometer sights are regularly traded on eBay.  If you can find one on swapmeet it will likely be cheaper but I would keep a weather eye on eBay.

I had to buy my Redfield 80.coded for a Model 86/71 on eBay and had to win a bidding war to get it. As I recall,  it cost me $375 plus shipping and tax and that was at least 15 to 20 years ago. 

I would guess the W code sights are much more common but the eBay market is principally a market for collectors of these sights, which increases buyer competition and price. 

Such a thing is sui generis- so unique it can't be grouped with anything else. Like the Mona Lisa. 

Specimens of Biesen and Goudy based on Winchester rifles and shotguns appeal to two groups, almost all Winchester collectors and experienced sportsmen who admire the best American custom rifle work. 

In my opinion - and I've held several Biesen rifles in my hands but never have been fortunate enough to own one -- Al's specialty was building the finest hunting rifles that were actually made to be used. There is nothing frail or fragile about them nor do they exhibit the effete contours especially executed solely to show off the skill of the maker - something seen too often at shows of the American Custom Gunmakers Guild. I have read some members of that group believe Biesen could not have qualified for membership. The tail has begun to wag the dog. 

Trey

Mike 

mrcvs said
I like it because it has the Lyman 21 sight, is full octagon with half magazine, and has fairly good condition.  It is 1924 production, and so cannot letter, An added bonus is the globe front sight.  Pre auction estimate was $1800 to $2400, which seems reasonable.  Hammered at $2800, with buyer’s premium, that’s $3136.  Plus shipping and FFL fees.  Certainly not outrageous, but I was hoping to get it in the $2200 or under range.
Not as desirable being .32-20, so I thought it would, and should, go fairly low.
I have several hundred rounds of .32-20 brass ready to load, but I guess I can’t just blow the dust off that yet.
i can’t seem to download the photographs, so here’s the original listing.
https://cwocauctions.proxibid.com/Winchester-Model-1892-Lever-Action-Rifle/lotInformation/101694990
  

That is a darn nice looking rifle.   There is MAYBE just the VERY slightest amount of bluing wear on the top barrel flat that might make you think that there had been a standard rear sight on the gun at one time???  But beyond that it looks like it was carried a few times and then pretty much not touched for the past 102 years!  congrats to whoever got it.  Based on what I have seen a POS rifle sells in the $700 to $900 range so a $2000 premium for a gun that will be hard  to improve on is not bad.

Michael

MidwestCrisis said
Georg.  In your neck of the woods 25-35 wcf is known as 6.5X52R.   I’ve read it’s still popular in Europe, RIA calls it desirable in their auction descriptions.
  

Ahaaaa..  Thanks for the info.  Yes, I have heard of that caliber.  it was, just like the 5.6x52R (22 Savage HP) quite popular in combis and drillings.

However, it is harder to find 6.5X52R ammo than 5.6X52R

Ben said
Ohhhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!  You didn't say anything about the Biesen's!  Color me GREEN with envy!  Congratulations my friend.... 🙂  
  

Ben, there were two more Biesens that I could not loop into the deal. 

 A sweet 7 X 57 and a 308 featherweight that was just sexy

I was not the first guy on the scene so i can only imagine what went before me

3 Al Biesen customs 270, 338, and a 375 

1 Gary Goudy in 375

 I know that some will say they are not original to their as built design but some will appreciate the work of a couple of the great custom builders.

I did already own the 270 but I felt it needed to be with its friends.

Ben will feel the love

Lou I will get you the data sheets soon.

 Doug