Winchester Model 1890 2nd Model Takedown .22 Short Pump Rifle, 1894 Antique

SOLD FOR: $1,402.00

LSB#: LSB250806RS004

Make: Winchester

Model: 1890 (Second Model)

Serial Number: 22359

Year of Manufacture: 1894 / Antique

Caliber: .22 Short

Action Type: Pump Action Rifle

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “-MANUFACTURED BY THE- / WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO., NEW HAVEN.CONN.U.S.A.”. The top of the barrel at the chamber is marked “.22 SHORT”. The top tang is marked “WINCHESTER / -MODEL 1890- / PAT.JUNE 26-88.DEC.6.92.”. The bottom tang is marked “22359”. 

Barrel Length: 24 1/4” Nominal. 24” Measured

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a folding Beech sight dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a u-notch sight dovetailed to the barrel. The tang is mounted with a Marble’s tang sight. 

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two piece walnut with a 12-groove slide handle, straight grip, straight comb, and crescent buttplate. There are a few scattered handling marks. There are some spots where the new finish has pooled. The LOP measures 12 3/4″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the case colored crescent buttplate. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition as antique.

Type of Finish: Case Color & Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.  In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10 for antique.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation wear. The case color is strong and vibrant. There is faint thinning on the leading edges. There is some intermittent oxidation. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as refinished antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this gun. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1890 is one of John Browning’s most enduring rimfire designs, and this Second Model takedown rifle from 1894 represents the formative years of that legacy. Chambered in .22 Short—the cartridge that defined the early small-game and gallery era—this pump-action delivers the same smooth cycling and precision that made it a favorite across farms and fairs alike. The folding Beech front sight and Marble’s tang sight hint at its past life as a target or gallery rifle, built for careful aim and quiet efficiency rather than sheer power.

Refinished to a high standard, this antique retains about 97% of its renewed blue and vivid case colors, with clear markings, sharp screws, and a bright 9/10 bore. The walnut stocks show light handling and pooling in the finish but remain handsome, complementing the rifle’s mechanical excellence. Compact, accurate, and undeniably classic, this 1894-dated Winchester stands as a beautifully preserved example of America’s golden-age rimfire craftsmanship. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.