Mismatched Half Nickel Winchester 3rd Model 1890 .22 Short 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 Nickel and Gallery cut Winchester Model 1890 and chambered for .22 Short. The nickel finish appears to be original to the mismatched parts.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890
Serial Number: 481560
Year of Manufacture: 1910
Caliber: .22 Short
Action Type: Pump Action Rifle
Markings: Standard Markings with Mismatched Numbers
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed. The rear sight is correct screw elevator V blade.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with ribbed forend. The wood shows light to moderate handing and storage marks, there is a crack in the bottom of the slide handle. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the crescent plate. The stocks rate in about Fair overall condition.
Type of Finish: Nickel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is grey and the rifling is worn. There is light to moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion and for the age, the bore rates a 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This firearm retains about 80-85% of its metal finish. The metal shows edge wear with handling wear present. There is some patina and discoloration in a few spots. The screw heads are good. The markings are crisp. Overall, this firearm rates in about Very Good 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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