Manufactured in 1910 with special order two-tone finish (blue/nickel). The barrel and magazine 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). Although this rifle (410226) falls out of this serial number range examined by Schwing, these statistics nevertheless highlight the rarity of factory two-tone Model 1890s. The top barrel flat has the two-line address/patent dates marking followed by "-MOD. 1890-" ahead of the rear sight and "22 SHORT" at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK." Matching serial numbers are on the frame and lower tang. Fitted with dovetailed blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights.

Exceptionally fine. The blued components retain 80% original finish thinning to a brown and some light spotting. The remaining surfaces retain 95% original nickel finish with some minor flaking. The highly figured walnut stock is excellent with some minor handling marks and retaining most of the finish. Mechanically excellent. An attractive and rare Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle!