Nicely Restored Winchester 3rd Model 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 1911 Winchester Model 1890 is chambered for the popular 22 Long and is beautifully refinished and upgraded. This will make for an excellent shooter
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890
Serial Number: 452896
Year of Manufacture: 1911
Caliber: .22 Long
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: 22 LONG Standard Markings
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is replacement beaded blade in a dovetail. The rear sight is the original screw elevator notched sight. A Lyman peep sight is present on the upper tang.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece replacement pieces. The stock is checkered, the forearm is original configuration. Very little wear to speak of but imperfect fit. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the restored crescent plate. The stocks rate in about Fine Plus to excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is a tad worn. 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 98% of its metal finish. The magazine tube shows slight wear, otherwise the newer finish is about mint. The screw heads are a little worn. The markings are a tad soft. Overall, this firearm rates in about Fine as refinished 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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