Winchester Model 1906 .22LR 20" Pump Action Takedown Rifle Our Assessment: Winchester's line of pump-action rimfire rifles was extremely popular. There are likely millions of children who learned to shoot on these rifles and Winchester had a model available from 1890 until well after WWII. The Model 1906 was produced from 1906 to 1932 with over 700,000 guns sold.This example was MANUFACTURED in 1921 and shows wear consistent with its age. This rifle should be of interest to .22 collectors and it will also make a great rifle to teach a young one the fundamentals of shooting.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1906
Serial Number: 582598
Year of Manufacture: 1921
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle
Action Type: Pump Action Tubular Magazine Fed Rifle
Barrel Length: 20
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade dovetailed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a "U"-notch sight screw-adjustable for elevation, screwed to the rear of the barrel. The top tang is drilled, tapped and filled for a tang sight (none present).
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece walnut with grooved slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and checkered black hard rubber Winchester buttplate. The stocks have light wear from handling and storage. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 3/4" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has light wear. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There are infrequent light freckles of erosion in the bore, mostly at the muzzle-end. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered nicks and scratches. There is some minor surface oxidation with some erosion under the finish, most notable on the right receiver flat. The forward firing pin stop screw is missing. The remaining screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, however the forward firing pin stop screw is missing. We did not fire this rifle. 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: YES.
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