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Lot 31: Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Short Rifle

Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Short Rifle with Rare Documented Special Order 20 Inch Barrel in .22 Short with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Lot 31: Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Short Rifle

Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Short Rifle with Rare Documented Special Order 20 Inch Barrel in .22 Short with Factory Letter

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: December 6, 2024

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:
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Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Short Rifle with Rare Documented Special Order 20 Inch Barrel in .22 Short with Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1890-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 RF Short
Barrel: 20 inch octagon
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2401
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 54
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The included factory letter confirms the serial number, .22 short caliber, 20 inch barrel, received in the warehouse on February 18, 1907 and shipped the next day. Reportedly, approximately 50 special order barrel lengths were ordered during the period of Second Model production with 20 and 21 inch barrels being the most popular of the period. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, fourth style barrel inscription, "22 SHORT" on top barrel flat at the breech, Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, standard markings on the upper tang, and matching numbers on the receiver and lower tang.12 groove slide handle and smooth straight grip stock with blue steel crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 70% original blue finish on the barrel, some scattered nicks and dings on the balance, cycling marks on slide bar and receiver rails, and a mostly mottled brown patina on the receiver mixed with 30% bright original blue remaining, The wood is also fine with scattered small dings and scratches and edge wear and spotting on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.



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