They retain the concealed locking lugs but add the takedown feature.
WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 22 WRF SN 570081 SERIAL
Serial numbered (on lower tang only) from 15,553 to 112,970. Takedown, 24” octagonal barrel, case hardened frame, adjustable rear sight. They are serial numbered on the lower tang only. They are distinguished by their concealed locking lugs and solid frame. Manufactured from 1890 to 1892, It is thought that 15,552 of these first models were produced. Solid frame, 24” octagonal barrel, case hardened frame, fixed rear sight. Octagonal barrel and tube magazine First model. All Model 1890’s were furnished standard with plain walnut straight stocks, a crescent butt plate and 12 groove slide handle, however over time three distinct variations emerged. The rifle was a slide action, top ejecting rifle with 18” magazine tube under the barrel. 22 Short, Long, and Winchester Rim fire cartridges, but not interchangeably. The rifle, designed by brothers John and Matthew Browning, was available chambered for the.
It went on to become one of the company’s best selling small calibre firearms worldwide. The model 1890 was the first slide (pump) action rifle produced by Winchester, as they had previously concentrated on the popular lever action repeaters. So just what is it about this ‘old rifle’ that makes it interesting ? The Winchester 1890
It’s a little pump gun with a nice octagonal barrel, notable surface rust (ahem, patina), a very dirty bore, the action stiff in operation and stock in desperate need of refinishing. 22 WRF (more on this unusual cartridge later). The ‘old rifle’ is a Winchester Model 1890 in. Many years ago I had temporary care, on behalf of my nephew, of a rifle from a deceased estate.
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