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LOT 1050
Outstanding Antique Winchester Model 1890 Slide Action Rifle in Desirable .22 Short with Attractive Casehardened Receiver - Serial no. 55457, 22 RF
Short cal., 24 3/8 inch octagon bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This
is an extraordinary example of a standard Winchester Second Model 1890 rifle manufactured in 1897. Beaded blade front and elevation adjustable rear notch sights, first style barrel inscription, “22 SHORT” caliber marking on top barrel flat at the breech, casehardened Second Model receiver with hidden locking lugs, and standard three-line maker, model, and patent marking on the upper tang. 12 groove slide handle and plain straight grip stock with casehardened crescent buttplate.
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