The first slide action rifle model ever produced by Winchester. It was designed by John and Matthew Browning. This is a Second Model 1890 manufactured in 1897 with a casehardened takedown frame and fixed sights on an octagon barrel marked with the two line New Haven address and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The three line model and patent information is stamped on the upper tang with the serial number on the lower tang. Mounted with a straight grip stock, casehardened crescent buttplate and hammer, and 12 groove slide handle.

Very good plus. The barrel and magazine tube retain traces of the thinning blue finish with some brown patina. The case colored receiver retains 20% of the dark case colors with a dark gray-brown patina. The buttplate has a mottled gray-brown patina. The stock and forearm are very good as reoiled with a few minor scratches and dings with one dent on the left side of the stock and a small chip on the top of the second to last rib on the left. Mechanically excellent with clear markings.