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Lot 1028:Winchester Second Model 1890 Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 1028:Winchester Second Model 1890 Takedown Rifle with Factory Letter

August 24th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Outstanding Casehardened Winchester Second Model 1890 Slide Action Takedown Rifle in .22 WRF with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1899, the included factory letter lists this rifle in Winchester Rimfire when received in the warehouse on September 5, 1899 and shipped on September 9, 1899 with 9 other Model 1890s on order number 37536. Fitted with beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear sight. The octagon barrel is stamped with the first style inscription with the desirable "22 W.R.F." caliber marking. The receiver and trigger group have the desirable casehardened finish and is marked "WINCHESTER/-MODEL 1890-" on the upper tang with the serial number on the lower tang. Mounted with a 12 groove forend and lightly figured straight grip buttstock with crescent buttplate.

ConditionExcellent retaining 95% original blue finish and 85% original vibrant case colors with handling marks concentrated on the lower front of the receiver, some pitting on the right side of the receiver, slide retraction marks, and a dark patina on the tangs. Wood is very fine with some scattered minor dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1890-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge22 WRF
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views1559
Catalog page38
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