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Lot 3279: Winchester 1890-Rifle 22 short

Desirable Winchester Model 1890 22 Short Takedown Slide Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 3279: Winchester 1890-Rifle 22 short

Desirable Winchester Model 1890 22 Short Takedown Slide Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $2,250 - $3,750
Price Realized:
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Desirable Winchester Model 1890 22 Short Takedown Slide Action Rifle with Casehardened Frame

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1890-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 short
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2259
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in 1901, this is a beautiful example of a Steve Moeller restored Winchester Model 1890 with the desirable casehardened receiver and chambered in 22 short caliber. The top barrel flat is marked with the two line address ahead of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/-MODEL 1890-/Pat. JUNE 26. 88. DEC. 6.92." and the serial number is on the lower tang. The barrel is fitted with fixed front blade sight and elevation adjustable rear sight. Casehardened hammer, receiver and buttplate with blue finish on the remaining metal surfaces. Fitted with a 12 groove walnut forearm and smooth straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Professionally restored to near mint condition by Steve Moeller with only slight handling/storage marks. Action is excellent. An exceptionally nice restored Winchester Model 1890 with the desirable casehardened receiver and 22 short chambering.



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