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WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE W/ MARBLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,500.00 USD
WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE W/ MARBLE

TANG SIGHT. Cal. 22 WRF. S# 570636. Standard configuration w/ 24" bbl. w/ Winchester markings & model on top left flat. Cal. is at rear. Bbl. is fitted w/ pressed steel rear sight w/ 1901 patent date & silver bead front. Rear of bbl. & top of receiver are stamped w/ Winchester proofs. Blued takedown action has patent numbers, "Winchester" & "Trade Mark" on top tang covered by unusual Marble sight made of pressed steel, S# on bottom tang w/ matching number on bottom of action. Plain American walnut straight grip stock is fitted w/ crescent buttplate. CONDITION: fine. Bbl. retaining most of its original blue, considerable browning & with silver highlights on sharp edges. Mag. tube shows considerably browning & retains perhaps 30% blue. Action retains about 30% original blue, the balance flaked to brown. Stocks retain most of their original varnish w/ a fair number of heavy marks & many sm. scratches. Bore is bright & shiny. Mechanically good. (22-1880/MGM). CURIO. $1,800-2,500.