Gun Collectors Dream Auction #78 Mixed Firearms
Lot 495:
Sold for: $350
Description
A Winchester Model 1890 pump-action repeating rifle, featuring a hexagonal barrel, tubular magazine, and wooden stock with a ribbed forend. The barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A.” with patent dates including “JUNE 26. 88. DEC. 6. 92. NOV. 7. 05.” and “PAT. JAN. 29. 1901”, explicitly identifying it as “M D 1890-” and chambered for “.22 LONG” caliber. The receiver displays “REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF. WINCHESTER TRADE MARK” and the serial number “399168”, which also appears on top of the receiver with an ‘A’ below it.
Condition report:
Fair to poor condition. Metal components exhibit extensive surface rust, pitting, and significant loss of original bluing. The wooden stock and forend show considerable wear, scratches, and loss of finish, though they appear structurally intact.
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