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Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Pump Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Pump Action Rifle
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Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Pump Action Rifle, #250041, .22 Short cal., 24'' octagon barrel, blue finish, straight grip walnut stock and 12-groove forend, dovetailed front sight with silver bead, notched rear sight with ''1901'' patent date and elevation screw. Barrel with two-line address and ''-MODEL 90. - .22 SHORT.; top of the barrel is Winchester proofed with an additional ''Oval P''. Mfg'd 1905. Condition is good. Barrel and magazine tube with approx. 75%-80% thinning and toning blue finish; barrel address and other factory marks are clear and defined. Receiver with approx. 30%-35% darkening blue; buttplate has worn mostly bright with some darker spotting. Small nicks and general wear can be found across the metal. Wood shows age and wear consistent with the rest of the rifle; wrist with an old ''plug'' type repair; buttstock appears to have been lightly sanded, most likely done at the time of repair. Action is crisp with a smooth hammer and trigger; bore is clean and bright with nice rifling but is ringed approx. 3-1/2'' down from the muzzle; not visible on the exterior but can be slightly felt when running your fingers down the outside of the barrel. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R)