Manufactured in 1902 with special order two-tone finish (blue/nickel). The barrel, magazine tube and trigger are blue, the hammer is casehardened, and the remaining surfaces are plated in nickel. According to Winchester slide action rifle expert and author Ned Schwing, only 1,340 Model 1890s received the factory half nickel finish within the serial number range 1-329,999 (see "Winchester Slide Action Rifles, Vol I," page 221). The top barrel flat is stamped with the two-line address/patent dates marking ahead of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech. Dovetail blade, elevation screw adjustable rear sight, 12-groove forearm and smooth straight grip stock with crescent buttplate.

Excellent. The barrel and magazine tube retain 95% original blue finish with thinning and cycling wear on the balance. The hammer retains some darkened original case colors. The remaining surfaces retain 97% original nickel plating with a few areas of flaking and bubbling. The wood is also excellent showing some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.