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RARE WINCHESTER 1890 TRANSITIONAL SLIDE ACTION

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
RARE WINCHESTER 1890 TRANSITIONAL SLIDE ACTION

RIFLE. Cal. 22 WRF. S# 852250. An extremely late production 1890 w/ 1 of the highest serial numbers observed. This rare transition model rifle combines traditional 1890 bbl. & forearm features w/ stock & sight features of the later Model 62. Bbl. 24" oct. w/ bead front sight & elevator adj. sporting rear sight. Tubular mag. Grooved walnut pump handle & Model 62 style walnut stock w/ checkered plastic buttplate. CONDITION: bbl. & action retain 85% lightly faded blue showing scattered freckling & light scratches. Forearm has very good original finish. Original stock finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches, handling marks & light dents having a very sm. hairline crack behind top tang. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. (21-238/DS). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.