*WINCHESTER MODEL 90 CASE HARDENED ACTION.

*WINCHESTER MODEL 90 CASE HARDENED ACTION. SN 71715. (1899) Cal. 22 WRF. Standard configuration. 24″ bbl is fitted with screwed-on screw elevation adjustable. Case hardened takedown action is marked “WINCHESTER Model 1890” with patent information on top tang. Bottom tang has SN. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum research letter, stating that this rifle was received in the warehouse on Sept 5 1899, shipped on Sept 9. Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Blued parts retain nearly all of their blue, with a few areas of cleaning of bbl toward muzzle, some slight edge wear, some flaking of magazine tube holders and breech block. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, browned on tangs, thinned and freckled on bottom and trigger guard, a few bright marks on right side. Buttplate retains a considerable amount of its darkened case hardening color, browned considerably at heel. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, thinning at grip and on comb, with some minor dents, mostly on right side of buttstock. Bore is strong, bright and shiny, with a few minor pits. 4-44754 MGM327 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2109	$9,200.00	WINCHESTER MODEL 90 CASE HARDENED ACTION. SN 71715. (1899) Cal. 22 WRF. Standard configuration. 24″ bbl is fitted with screwed-on screw elevation adjustable. Case hardened takedown action is marked “WINCHESTER Model 1890” with patent information on top tang. Bottom tang has SN. PROVENANCE: Cody Firearms Museum research letter, stating that this rifle was received in the warehouse on Sept 5 1899, shipped on Sept 9. Wes Adams Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Blued parts retain nearly all of their blue, with a few areas of cleaning of bbl toward muzzle, some slight edge wear, some flaking of magazine tube holders and breech block. Action retains 85 – 90% orig case hardening color, browned on tangs, thinned and freckled on bottom and trigger guard, a few bright marks on right side. Buttplate retains a considerable amount of its darkened case hardening color, browned considerably at heel. Stocks retain most of their orig finish, thinning at grip and on comb, with some minor dents, mostly on right side of buttstock. Bore is strong, bright and shiny, with a few minor pits. 4-44754 MGM327 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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