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1322
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$4,887.50
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*EXTREMELY LATE WINCHESTER MODEL 90 WITH RED LETTERING. SN 835752. Cal. 22 SHORT. 24″ oct bbl, dovetail bead front sight, 32-A sheet metal rear sight. Left flat is marked “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”, circle “WP” proof found on top flat and top of receiver. Standard 3rd model receiver with “WINCHESTER/TRADEMARK” in red on left side. Mounted with lightly figured straight grain walnut, uncheckered straight grip, crescent steel buttplate and 12-ring forend. Its thought, with this high serial number and red letter marking on left side, normally found on Model 62’s, was an employee built parts cleanup. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl and mag tube retain most of their blue with some faint thinning on sharp corners and usual minor nicks & scratches. Receiver retains strong blue with some faint wear on sharp edges, some minor scratches and red lettering retaining most of the red color. Stock is sound with some minor handling marks, and retains most of its finish. Forend is sound with some minor handling marks and retains most of it’s finish. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny bore, as gun appears to have seen very little use. 4-41115 BDT25 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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. |