Lot 555:
Threaded Barrel Winchester Model 1902 Bolt-Action Single-Shot Rifle .22 Short and Long
Description
This Winchester Model 1902 is a bolt-action single-shot rifle chambered for .22 Short and .22 Long rimfire cartridges. A development of the earlier Model 1900, this specimen features an 18-inch barrel that has been modified with threading at the muzzle. The rifle is equipped with a one-piece walnut stock, a distinctive curled steel trigger guard, and a knurled cocking piece at the rear of the bolt. The top of the barrel is roll-stamped with the manufacturer’s information: MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. — MODEL 1902. — WINCHESTER — NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PATENTED AUGUST 29. 1899. — .22 SHORT & LONG. — TRADE MARK —. The left side of the breech bears a WP proof mark and the caliber designation 22 L. The rifle is fitted with a simple post front sight and a fixed V-notch rear sight. The buttstock is finished with a black composition buttplate embossed with the Winchester Repeating Arms logo. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The metal surfaces exhibit a dark brown patina throughout with significant areas of surface oxidation and pitting, particularly visible along the barrel and receiver. The walnut stock shows heavy use with numerous scratches, dings, and impressions. There is a notable area of wood loss and chipping along the top edges of the forend. The bore is dark with visible fouling and pitting. The bolt and trigger action appear to function mechanically, though the firearm has not been test-fired.
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