Winchester 1890

arizhunt

February 03, 2011 10:55

What version is Winchester 1890 ser 301795, 2nd or 3rd?

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  arizhunt

  February 03, 2011 10:55

  Wish to find a source of information explaining the mechanical functions of parts, in detail, during the operation of this rifle. Will greatly appreciate knowing of available reference. Thanks for your help - please address to jclane40@yahoo.com
  
  Dr. J. Curtis Lane

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  Bert H.

  February 03, 2011 20:20

  John,
  
  No, it is not correct (or common) for the barrel to be milled for a different length magazine tube... all Model 1890s were made with the same length magazine tube.
  
  I suspect that your Model 1890 was a standard rifle that was altered to look like a Fancy Sporting Rifle. That said, if you can post a few pictures of it, a more accurate assessment can be provided.
  
  Edit: It has been pointed put to me that Winchester made at least seven (possibly nine) Model 1890s with an extended 25-round magazine. The odds of finding one of them are extremely slim (.000027% of the first 329,999 Model 1890s made)

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