Attractive Winchester 3rd Model 1890 .22 Long 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 an attractive Winchester Model 1890 and chambered for a good caliber, the .22 Long.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890
Serial Number: 327068
Year of Manufacture: 1907
Caliber: 22 Long
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard "22 Long" Markings without Winchester Proof
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is short beaded blade in a dovetail. The rear sight is a correct screw adjustable notch sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut, both pieces have the original finish with exceptional wood to metal fit. There is finish thinning, especially to the forearm. There are a number of bruises and marks elsewhere. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent steel plate. The stocks rate in about Good to Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright though a little dirty and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 90% of its metal finish. There is edge wear to the barrels, operational wear to the magazine tube, and thinning to both tangs. The frame has good color, with a few scratches and scattered erosion on the left side. The screw heads are good. The markings are clear. Overall, this firearm rates in about Very Good to 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: None
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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