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Winchester Model 1890

kimi
I HAVE A WINCHESTER MODEL 90 THIRD MODEL IN .22WRF WITH A ROUND BARREL -NOT OCTAGON. THE SERIAL NUMBER IS 580417 ON BOTH THE LOWER TANG AND UNDER RECEIVER MAKING THE MANUFACTURE DATE 1917. I CAN FIND NO ROUND BARREL 1890 RIFLES IN .22WRF - IS THIS A REBARREL? WINCHESTER LOGO MARKS ARE BOTH ON BARREL AND RECEIVER IN PROPER LOCATION. THANKS FOR ANY HELP.
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  • kimi
    Winchester model 1890 what is the value?

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  • cody45
    the bluing on the barrel never "matched" the receiver which was charcoal blued, the barrel rust blued. why dont you just enjoy it as a shooter instead of cosmeticaly dressing it up. An a5 scope requires drilling and tapping. forget that and get a tang sight for it but be prepared to pay the market price. You never mention in your post the vintage of your rifle. 1st model 2nd, or 3rd. In addittion the 2nd model came in two distinct versions, early and late. If you have a first model or an early 2nd if you alter it you loose any collector value. If you have a late 2nd or a third model you probably dont have anything to worry about caude it would have little interest to any collector anyway. BTW 1st models and early 2nds were case colored. jpost the serial# so we know what you got.
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  • kimi
    quote:Originally posted by cody45
    the bluing on the barrel never "matched" the receiver which was charcoal blued, the barrel rust blued. why dont you just enjoy it as a shooter instead of cosmeticaly dressing it up. An a5 scope requires drilling and tapping. forget that and get a tang sight for it but be prepared to pay the market price. You never mention in your post the vintage of your rifle. 1st model 2nd, or 3rd. In addittion the 2nd model came in two distinct versions, early and late. If you have a first model or an early 2nd if you alter it you loose any collector value. If you have a late 2nd or a third model you probably dont have anything to worry about caude it would have little interest to any collector anyway. BTW 1st models and early 2nds were case colored. jpost the serial# so we know what you got.


    Thanks cody. Off the top of my head, this particular rifle is 1917-1927 vintage, 3rd model. The receiver and magazine finish have already been altered to a limited degree, but the receiver still retains its sharp edges. As far as matching the bluing, I'm most concerned with matching the aged-look, if you know what I mean. A tang sight would work well too. I could send you some pictures so that you can see what it looks like for yourself, if you'd like me too.

    Added: Okay, I just checked the serial number on one of the pics, and as best as I can tell the receiver was made in October of 1919.

    Added: You have mail, Bert.
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  • Bert H.
    quote:Originally posted by kimi
    quote:Originally posted by cody45
    the bluing on the barrel never "matched" the receiver which was charcoal blued, the barrel rust blued. why dont you just enjoy it as a shooter instead of cosmeticaly dressing it up. An a5 scope requires drilling and tapping. forget that and get a tang sight for it but be prepared to pay the market price. You never mention in your post the vintage of your rifle. 1st model 2nd, or 3rd. In addittion the 2nd model came in two distinct versions, early and late. If you have a first model or an early 2nd if you alter it you loose any collector value. If you have a late 2nd or a third model you probably dont have anything to worry about caude it would have little interest to any collector anyway. BTW 1st models and early 2nds were case colored. jpost the serial# so we know what you got.


    Thanks cody. Off the top of my head, this particular rifle is 1917-1927 vintage, 3rd model. The receiver and magazine finish have already been altered to a limited degree, but the receiver still retains its sharp edges. As far as matching the bluing, I'm most concerned with matching the aged-look, if you know what I mean. A tang sight would work well too. I could send you some pictures so that you can see what it looks like for yourself, if you'd like me too.

    Added: Okay, I just checked the serial number on one of the pics, and as best as I can tell the receiver was made in October of 1919.


    Kimi,

    Send me pictures of it as well.
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