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Lot 153:Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with 19" Barrel, Letter

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 153:Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with 19" Barrel, Letter

December 6th, 2019|Rock Island, IL
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Special Order Winchester "Fancy Stocked" Model 1890 Takedown Slide Action Rifle with Incredibly Rare Documented Short 19 Inch Barrel and Factory Letter

The accompanying factory letter lists this rifle with a 19 inch barrel in .22 short caliber, fancy stock and blue finish when received in the warehouse on December 20, 1892 and shipped on January 13, 1893. The letter lists two repair and return dates (July 27, 1905 and June 18, 1910). The special order 19 inch barrel is an incredibly scarce length as standard barrels were 24 inches, and the special order "fancy stock" is nearly as scarce. Author Ned Schwing accounts for only 2 Model 1890s within the serial number range of 15,552-112,000 manufactured with 19 inch barrels and for only 165 Model 1890s within the same serial number range manufactured with "fancy stocks" in his book "Winchester Slide Action Rifles, Volume I" (see pages 310 and 313). The rifle also features a dovetailed blade front sight, an elevation adjustable "V" notch rear sight, 12 groove forearm, and straight grip stock fitted with a crescent buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is stamped "1113XXX." The partial assembly number "113" is stamped on the stock inlet, and the full assembly number "1113" is stamped on the buttplate.

ConditionExtremely fine, retaining 85% original blue finish with the balance thinning to a brown patina. Patterns of original case colors remain on the buttplate. The wood is very fine with minor handling marks, numerous scratches and retaining most of the original varnish. Mechanically excellent. An incredibly scarce Model 1890 short rifle missing from even the most advanced Winchester slide action rifle collections. A must have for the serious collector!
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
Model1890-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge22 short
Barrel19 inch barrel
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4807
Catalog page87
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