4153

WINCHESTER 1890 FIRST MODEL SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
WINCHESTER 1890 FIRST MODEL SLIDE ACTION RIFLE.
Cal. 22 Short. S# 4154. Bbl. 23 5/8" w/ blade front sight & fixed U notch rear sight. Solid frame case colored action. Lower tang marked "PAT. JUNE 26, 1888". S# is found on frame in front of trigger guard. Grooved walnut pump handle & straight grip stock w/ crescent steel buttplate. CONDITION: metal has mottled gray brown appearance showing numerous dents, scratches, handling marks w/ spots of light pitting. Sanded wood has dark worn appearance showing scratches & marks. Stock has sm. chips on both sides of top tang. Tang has open hole for sight attachment. Right forearm screw is replacement. Bore retains partially visible heavily worn rifling w/ a ring 4 1/2" from muzzle. (01-18948/DS). ANTIQUE. $700-1,000.