Very Desirable 2nd Year Winchester 1st Model 1890 Solid Frame .22 Short Pump Action Rifle, ANTIQUEOur Assessment: The Winchester Model 1890 pump action rifle was designed by John Browning in the late 1880's, patented in 1888 and renamed the Model 90 in about 1919. Winchester had asked Browning to design the rifle as a replacement for the rimfire versions of the Model 1873, which had never achieved great popularity. It proved to be the most successful repeating Rimfire rifle for general all around shooting ever made by Winchester. For many years, the Model 1890, when chambered in .22 Short, was considered to be the standard for use in shooting galleries, hence its nickname of "Gallery Gun".
This early solid frame Winchester Model 1890 is chambered in 22 short and shows a near perfect restoration.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890
Serial Number: 9100
Year of Manufacture: 1891
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle, solid frame
Markings: Correct standard markings.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is blade dovetailed. The rear sight is v notch, also dovetailed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are beautifully oiled finish Walnut. The wood to metal fit is great, with the wood proud of the metal especially at the lower tang. There are only faint surface marks and light age discoloration at the wrist. The LOP measures 12 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent buttplate. The stocks rate in about excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is shallow. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 10 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 98% of its restored metal finish. The case color and blue finish show only a few light handling marks with minor edge wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this firearm rates in about excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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