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Lot 41:Scarce Antique Gold Plated Winchester Model 1890 Rifle in .22 S

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 41:Scarce Antique Gold Plated Winchester Model 1890 Rifle in .22 S

June 5th, 2020|Rock Island, IL
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Rare Documented Gold Plated Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Takedown Rifle in .22 Short with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1897 in .22 Short caliber with a rare gold plated receiver and buttplate. The barrel is fitted with dovetailed blade front and notch rear sights, and marked with the two-line address and caliber designation on the top flat. The upper tang is marked with the three-line model designation/patent marking, with the serial number on the lower tang. The left side of the lower tang, the buttplate, and buttstock are all marked with the assembly number "1137". Mounted with a twelve-groove slide handle and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. The included factory letter confirms the caliber, the "gold trims", as well as receipt at the warehouse on 25 February 1898 and shipment the same day in order number 4280. According to Winchester slide action expert and author Ned Schwing, only 19 Model 1890 rifles were gold plated between serial numbers 1 and 329,999, making this rifle extraordinarily scarce.

Rating definitionVery fine, retains 70% original blue finish that is beginning to show an attractive slightly plum patina, 80% original gold plating on the receiver with the balance a smooth brown patina and some minor scuffs, and almost all of the original case colors on the hammer. The buttplate has been replated at some point The wood is fine with some minor dings and scratches scattered throughout and retaining almost all of the varnish. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerWinchester
Model1890-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Barrel24 3/8 inch octagon
Finishblue/gold
Stockwalnut
Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views5291
Catalog page39
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