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Lot 237:Winchester 1890-Rifle 22 WRF

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 237:Winchester 1890-Rifle 22 WRF

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle Chambered for 22 WRF with Factory Stainless Steel Barrel

This late production Third Model 1890 rifle was manufactured in 1927 with a rare factory stainless steel barrel chambered for the 22 WRF cartridge. It has a blade front sight and an adjustable notch rear sight marked with a 1901 patent date. The upper left barrel flat is marked "-STAINLESS STEEL-" followed by the two line address/patent date marking and "-MODEL 90-22 WRF". The three line trademark information is on the upper tang, with the serial number on the frame and lower tang. Twelve groove forearm and smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate. Winchester stainless steel barrels were Japanned and this finish quickly wore through leaving a spotted finish and were not very popular. Since stainless steel barrels were not popular and were available for a comparatively short time, all Winchesters with these barrels are very rare and valuable collector's items.

Rating definitionFine. The barrel retains 60% "Japanned black" finish with the balance a smooth gray patina. The remaining surfaces retain 75% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with extensive slide wear and some scattered minor spotting. The buttstock is fine with numerous minor dings and scratches with a few minor gouges. The very good is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks.
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ManufacturerWinchester
Model1890-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Barrel24 inch octagon
Finishblue/black
Stockwalnut
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views11102
Catalog page50
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