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Lot 27: Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Rare Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 27: Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

Rare Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:

Rare Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle with Desirable Casehardened Receiver and Factory Letter

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1890-Rifle
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 22 RF Short
Barrel: 24 inch octagon
Finish: blue/casehardened
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 551
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 43
Class: Antique
Description:

The accompanying factory letter for this rifle states the serial number was applied on November 6, 1896 and confirms the .22 short chambering as well as received in the warehouse on November 17, 1896 and shipped on December 1. Replacement beaded blade front and elevation adjustable (1902 and 1901 patents respectively) rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, "22 SHORT" caliber marking on top flat at the breech, Winchester proofs correctly absent, correct magazine tube without collar, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine with 70% original blue finish, with scattered small nicks and dings. The receiver has 50% original case colors with a light gray patina on the balance, some scattered darker spotting, and crisp tang markings. The wood is very good with a few small scattered dings and mostly dark mottled patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.



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