Gorgeous Restored Deluxe Winchester 3rd Model 1890 Pump Action Takedown Rifle Our Assessment: 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 .22 W.R.F. This example shows gorgeous wood with solid fit.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890
Serial Number: 445706
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: 22 W.R.F.
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard .22 W.R.F. markings with Winchester Proofs
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is beaded blade in a dovetail. The rear sight is correct screw adjustable V notch. The forward set screw on the upper tang is absent
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two checkered deluxe walnut. These are not the original pieces but are beautiful, the right color and fit exceptionally well. Just a little bit of surface markings and a handful of scratches. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent plate. The stocks rate in about Fine to excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Restored
Bore Condition: The bore is dark and the rifling is worn. There is erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 3 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is a little wear to the new finish for example, on the top of the bolt and right frame flat. There is some finish loss on the right bottom edge of the barrel. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this firearm rates in about Fine plus 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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