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Make: Winchester
Model: 1902
Serial Number: NSNV
Year of Manufacture: 1902-1931
Caliber: .22 Short & Long
Action Type: Bolt Action, Rimfire, Single-Shot with ejector
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a v-notch dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one piece wood with straight grip, straight comb, reinforcement pin, and Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate. The LOP measures 13 1/2 from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are scattered compressions and small nicks. The front left of the forend has a small crack. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some minor erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish is strong with light thinning on the leading edges and muzzle. There is light intermittent oxidation. The screw heads are sharp to tool marked and pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: This Winchester Model 1902 is a charming example of a classic American single-shot .22 rimfire rifle. Produced between 1902 and 1931, this model was part of Winchester's lineup of youth and training rifles, designed for simplicity, durability, and accuracy. With a straightforward bolt-action mechanism and single-shot design, the Model 1902 offered generations of shooters a reliable introduction to marksmanship.
This example retains about 80% of its original blued finish and shows expected signs of honest use, including some thinning on edges, minor oxidation, and light handling wear. The wood is solid with a crack on the forend but remains serviceable and retains a pleasing patina consistent with age. The bore is bright with well-defined rifling and only light erosion, a testament to careful use over its lifetime.
The lack of a serial number is correct for this model, as these rifles were not required to have serials during their production span. The presence of the Winchester checkered hard rubber buttplate and the reinforcing stock pin highlight both originality and period-correct durability measures. With functional mechanics and good overall condition, this rifle would make a worthy addition to any Winchester or early rimfire collection. It’s a tangible reminder of America’s golden age of affordable, reliable .22 rifles.