Attractive Case Colored Winchester 2nd Model .22 WRF 1890 Pump Action Takedown Rifle Our 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 Winchester Model 1890 is chambered in 22 W.R.F. and shows 85% condition with solid mechanics. MANUFACTURED in 1901, this Model 1890 shows excellent case coloring for its age. This one is in far better shape than you would expect to find a case colored rifle from 1901.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890
Serial Number: 101555
Year of Manufacture: 1901
Caliber: .22 W.R.F.
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard Markings, correctly missing Winchester Proof mark.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is blade in a dovetail. The rear sight is correct screw elevator notch sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut, original finish with great fit. There is some heavy scratching on the left side of the wrist as well as marking and discoloration elsewhere. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent plate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion but heavy fouling is present in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 90% of its metal finish. The blued surfaces show light edge wear, light handling marks, and some oxidation in a few spots. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this firearm rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions properly. 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: No
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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