RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.

SN 3333. Cal. 22 SHORT Very rare ’90 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine and orig fixed sights. Has standard 2-line bbl address with Cal. marking over chamber area. Receiver is first type without takedown screw and internal mortised bolt locking lugs. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with tiny rnd, ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Rifle is an outstanding, masterful restoration with a new bbl and factory style color case hardening on the receiver & buttplate. Stock is also a replacement of absolutely correct dimensions and proportions. Forearm was not removed but it also appears to be a replacement. Magazine tube has loading slot for long rifle cartridge, and its probably also a replacement. Regardless of the restoration, this is a rare rifle that would deceive the uninitiated or unwary. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, &magazine tube & bolt retain 99% plus, crisp factory style blue. Receiver, bottom tang, trigger guard, hammer & buttplate retain virtually all of their lightly faded, factory style case colors showing wear on the top and bottom tangs. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore appears to be unfired since restoration. 49435-3 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3104

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3104	$0.00	RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. SN 3333. Cal. 22 SHORT Very rare ’90 with 24-1/4″ oct bbl, 2/3 magazine and orig fixed sights. Has standard 2-line bbl address with Cal. marking over chamber area. Receiver is first type without takedown screw and internal mortised bolt locking lugs. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with tiny rnd, ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Rifle is an outstanding, masterful restoration with a new bbl and factory style color case hardening on the receiver & buttplate. Stock is also a replacement of absolutely correct dimensions and proportions. Forearm was not removed but it also appears to be a replacement. Magazine tube has loading slot for long rifle cartridge, and its probably also a replacement. Regardless of the restoration, this is a rare rifle that would deceive the uninitiated or unwary. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, &magazine tube & bolt retain 99% plus, crisp factory style blue. Receiver, bottom tang, trigger guard, hammer & buttplate retain virtually all of their lightly faded, factory style case colors showing wear on the top and bottom tangs. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore appears to be unfired since restoration. 49435-3 JR (7,500-12,500) – Lot 3104 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE.