This example was manufactured in March of 1891. Only the first 15,552 of the almost 750,000 Winchester Model 1890s were manufactured with a solid frame. There is a German silver blade front sight and a fixed rear sight on the 24 3/8 inch octagon barrel with the first style markings of "-MANUFACTURED BY THE-/-WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.-" on the top center of the barrel. The caliber "22 SHORT" is stamped at the breech end of the barrel. This example does not have the Winchester "W/P" proofmarks that were introduced circa 1905. Mounted on a 12 groove round walnut forearm and straight grip stock with a curved steel buttplate.

Fine, 60% of the original blue finish remains with some high edge and cycling wear along with scattered minor scratches and dings. There are a couple small areas of pitting that have been cleaned with an abrasive. The casehardened components retain 20% of the bright original case colors with a mostly smooth mottled gray/brown patina with some scratches and dings. The buttstock is very fine with scattered scratches and dings. The forearm is a refinished replacement. Mechanically excellent.