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Winchester Model 1890 Gallery Gun c. 1905

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Winchester Model 1890 Gallery Gun c. 1905
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Included for your consideration is a Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action rifle, chambered in .22 short. The rifles were produced between 1890, and 1932 with this rifle being produced in 1905. Production of receivers ceased in 1932, though final cleanup of dead-stock was put to use up until 1941 - prior to the permanent discontinuation of the rifle, due to our entrance of World War II. This example utilizes a corn cob style walnut fore grip, and straight style butt-stock, with a steel crescent butt-plate, additionally showing the original short blade/bead front sight, the rear sight has been upgraded to a Lyman folding peep sight. The rifle has a gorgeous 24" full octagon barrel, and a standard magazine tube. The rifle displays all of its correct style markings, including serial number on the lower tang, and on the bottom of the receiver - in front of the trigger assembly, and "Made in U.S.A. Winchester Repeating Arms CO. New Haven, CONN. PAT. June 26. 88. DEC. 6. 92. NOV. 27. 06. MAY 30. 1911. - MODEL 90.-.22 Short." on the left side of the barrel, in front of the rear sight. Overall, the rifle shows very good condition, with a fantastic bore, handling marks on the walnut pieces, and a nice tight action. Serial Number: 257392. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background check.