GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE WINCHESTER FIRST MODEL 1890 PUMP ACTION RIFLE. WINCHESTER 1890 3333 22 SHORT Cal. 22 SHORT Very rare ''90 with 24-1/4" oct bbl, 2/3 magazine and orig fixed sights. Has standard 2-line bbl address with Cal. marking over chamber area. Receiver is first type without takedown screw and internal mortised bolt locking lugs. Mounted with uncheckered, straight grain American walnut with tiny rnd, ribbed forearm & straight stock with crescent buttplate. Rifle is an outstanding, masterful restoration with a new bbl and factory style color case hardening on the receiver & buttplate. Stock is also a replacement of absolutely correct dimensions and proportions. Forearm was not removed but it also appears to be a replacement. Magazine tube has loading slot for long rifle cartridge, and its probably also a replacement. Regardless of the restoration, this is a rare rifle that would deceive the uninitiated or unwary. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Bbl, &magazine tube & bolt retain 99% plus, crisp factory style blue. Receiver, bottom tang, trigger guard, hammer & buttplate retain virtually all of their lightly faded, factory style case colors showing wear on the top and bottom tangs. Mechanics are crisp. Brilliant shiny bore appears to be unfired since restoration. 49435-3 JR (20,000-30,000)