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Winchester 1890 ?

BOBBYWINS
A buddy just called.He had just left a Pawn Shop that has one in stock that's in pretty rough shape by his discription.Surface rust,with some pitting.The wood is all there,but the foregrip is split down the middle.Gun seems to be in working order,but needs a good cleaning and such.Bore is dark,but rifling is visible.

Would it be worth the $245 they're asking for it?

Thanks,
BW



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  • BOBBYWINS
    Someone gave my Dad a Winchester 1890 in 22LR the S/N is 632116.

    The stock is cracked where it mounts to the gun. The man who gave it to my Dad put a radiator hose clamp around the stock and it has been that way for years.

    Someone on the other board told me a way to try and fix it. So i am going to try that.

    The bore of the gun is in really nice shape however a lot of blueing is worn away.

    I would say the gun is in about 60 to 70% shape.

    From me looking into the gun i think it was made in 1919. Is that right?

    Also from what people say they make it seem like the 22lr round was the least produced and gets a premium.

    If so how many were produced in 22lr also i was wondering how much it might be worth.

    This gun will not be sold i am just curious.

    Also would it be worth getting the gun refinished and the stock replaced?

    Whatever i do to the gun its going to always be a shooter.

    Would you get the gun refinished or just leave it like it is.
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  • nmyers
    The way I see it, the value of any gun is as a "collector", or a "shooter". As you describe it, the rifle sounds like neither. More of a "wall hanger". If it has some good parts that aren't rusty, I'd think $100, tops. Otherwise, I'd take it for free, but wouldn't pay money for it.

    But, I'm sure Bert will have an opinion, probably better than mine.

    Neal
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  • Bert H.
    I tend to agree with Neal on this one, but I would up the $$ amount to about $150 - $200. Salvageable Winchester parts are getting to be quite valuable these days... the buttplate alone is worth $75.

    Bert H.

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  • BOBBYWINS
    Thanks Guys!!

    He's goin' back to take a closer look at it(He'll put his glasses on this time[:D]).

    He thinks he can get it for $200 +/-.

    We'll see,

    BW



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