*UNUSUAL WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1890.

*UNUSUAL WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1890. SN 101126. Cal. 22 WRF. 24″ oct bbl, combination front sight, two leaf Lyman rear folding sight, muzzle threaded with knurled cap, top flat has sgl target scope base and a unique detachable scope mounting system with sgl turret scope marked “PERISCOPIC 1918”. It has a sgl lever detaching mount. 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” followed by “MODEL 90.-.22 W.R.F.” Left flat near chamber is stamped “NOT ENGLISH MADE”, a series of proof marks and a sgl proof mark on adjacent receiver. Magazine tube has a fixed sling swivel attachment. Standard 2nd model receiver with tang mounted peep sight, mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, crescent steel buttplate, and fixed sling swivel and toe line. Inspection of inside tang has the bulls-eye stamp and WRF on top tang, with the bulls-eye stamp present on front of receiver. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue with minor nicks & dings & thinning on sharp edges and a few small areas of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, strong on left side, faded and mixed with brown patina on right top and across bottom. Stock is sound with small chips on each side of upper tang, usual nicks & dings & small scratches, retaining a thin coat of added finsih blending with hand worn patina through grip area. Forend is sound with traces or orig varnish blending with hand worn patina. Scope is clear with post retical. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore. 4-36607 BDT63 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1499	$1,150.00	UNUSUAL WINCHESTER 2ND MODEL 1890. SN 101126. Cal. 22 WRF. 24″ oct bbl, combination front sight, two leaf Lyman rear folding sight, muzzle threaded with knurled cap, top flat has sgl target scope base and a unique detachable scope mounting system with sgl turret scope marked “PERISCOPIC 1918”. It has a sgl lever detaching mount. 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” followed by “MODEL 90.-.22 W.R.F.” Left flat near chamber is stamped “NOT ENGLISH MADE”, a series of proof marks and a sgl proof mark on adjacent receiver. Magazine tube has a fixed sling swivel attachment. Standard 2nd model receiver with tang mounted peep sight, mounted with nicely figured straight grain walnut, crescent steel buttplate, and fixed sling swivel and toe line. Inspection of inside tang has the bulls-eye stamp and WRF on top tang, with the bulls-eye stamp present on front of receiver. PROVENANCE: Ted Knee Collection. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90-95% orig blue with minor nicks & dings & thinning on sharp edges and a few small areas of surface oxidation. Receiver retains 50-60% orig case colors, strong on left side, faded and mixed with brown patina on right top and across bottom. Stock is sound with small chips on each side of upper tang, usual nicks & dings & small scratches, retaining a thin coat of added finsih blending with hand worn patina through grip area. Forend is sound with traces or orig varnish blending with hand worn patina. Scope is clear with post retical. Mechanics are crisp with nice shiny bore. 4-36607 BDT63 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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