The Model 1890 was the first slide-action rifle ever produced by Winchester and designed by John and Matthew Browning. The WRF cartridge was developed by Winchester specifically for the Model 1890. The Model 1890 was produced from 1890 to 1932. This rifle is a Third Model 1890 and the distinctive feature is the locking cut made at the front top of the receiver to allow the breech bolt to lock externally. Featuring a fixed front Marble sight and patent date 1901rear sight. Standard two line address and patent dates with tubular magazine, 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with a metal crescent buttplate. Winchester proofs on the barrel and receiver.

Very good. 90% plus original blue remains on the barrel with sight finish loss at the muzzle and only minor high point edge wear throughout. The magazine tube has about 40% of the original blue the balance thinning to brown with areas of minor spotting. Receiver retains 90% blue thinning to gray on the high use areas. Wood is very good with a nice hand oiled finish. The buttplate is blue thinning to gray. All markings remain sharp.