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Lot 40: Antique Winchester Model 1890 Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Lot 40: Antique Winchester Model 1890 Rifle with Casehardened Receiver

Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 8, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,000 - $6,000
Price Realized:
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Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1890-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 WRF
Barrel: 24 1/2 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2604
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 53
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1898. Fitted with beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights. The barrel is marked with the two line Winchester address in the middle of the top flat and "22 W.R.F" caliber marking at the breech. The casehardened takedown receiver is marked with the three line model marking on the upper tang and serial number on the lower tang. Mounted with a straight grain 12 groove forend and straight grip buttstock with casehardened buttplate. The included factory letter lists this rifle as chambered in Winchester Rimfire when received in the warehouse on August 12, 1898, and shipped the next day on order number 1819.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 85% original blue finish on the barrel with some light muzzle wear and edge wear as well as slide retraction marks on the magazine tube and action bar. Receiver retains 70% original vibrant case colors with an attractive grey patina on the balance. Wood is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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