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Lot 30:Antique Winchester First Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 30:Antique Winchester First Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle

May 19th, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Antique Winchester First Model 1890 Slide Action Solid Frame Rifle in Desirable .22 WRF with Factory Letter

Manufactured in 1892. Standard blade front and fixed notch rear sights, correct 24 3/8 inch First Model barrel with first style inscription, "22 W.R.F." caliber marking on top flat at the breech. Correct early magazine tube, First Model solid frame receiver, and three-line maker, model, and patent marking on upper tang. The inside of the upper tang is correct marked "WRF". 12 groove slide handle and plain walnut straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate. The accompanying factory letter states the serial number was applied on January 22, 1892 and confirms the .22 WRF chambering as well as received in the warehouse on August 4, 1892 and shipped on October 7, 1892.

ConditionFine with 60% original thinning blue finish with some scattered small nicks and scratches, mostly dark patina on the muzzle, and some minor edge wear. The receiver has 40% plus original case colors with the balance a gray patina with some pin point surface spotting and mottled brown/gray patina on the tangs. The refinished wood is fine with scattered small dings (heavier on the forend) and mostly gray patina on the buttplate with patterns of original case colors. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerWinchester
Model1890-Rifle
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge22 WRF
Barrel24 3/8 inch octagon
Finishblue/casehardened
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2430
Catalog page44
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