Winchester 3rd Model 1890 Takedown 24” .22 WRF Pump-Action Rifle, 1911 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,663.00
LSB#: LSB260409RU001
Make: Winchester
Model: 1890, 3rd Model
Serial Number: 445706
Year of Manufacture: 1911 / C&R
Caliber: .22 WRF
Action Type: Pump-Action Rifle with Tubular Magazine
Barrel Length: 24”, Octagonal
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO” / “NEW HAVEN. CONN. U.S.A. PAT. JUNE 6. 88 DEC. 6. 92 NOV. 27. 06” / “–MOD.1890.–” and “22 WRF”. The front sight is marked with “PAT. NOV. 4. 1902”. The rear sight is marked with “–PAT. JAN. 29. 1901–”. The top of the barrel and receiver are marked with the Winchester proof mark. The rear upper tang is marked “REG. IN U.S. PAT. OFF.” / “-WINCHESTER-” / “-TRADE MARK-“. The bottom of the forward receiver is marked with the serial number and “A”. The bottom tang is marked with the serial number. The grip cap is molded with “WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO.” and the cap screw is engraved with a clover.
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a Winchester 75A blade dovetailed to the barrel. The rear sight is a Winchester 30B elevation adjustable ‘V’ notch sight dovetailed to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The refinished stocks are two-piece walnut with a 12-groove pump handle, straight grip, straight comb, and steel crescent buttplate. There are scattered handling scratches and compression marks along the furniture. There are a couple small chips on the forend. The toe of the buttstock has a small chip near the buttplate. There is a crack from the bottom tang to the grip cap. The bottom tang is proud against the bottom of the grip. The LOP measures 12 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Overall, the stocks are in Fair-Good condition.
Type of Finish: Blue / Case Colored
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling starting to smooth. There is erosion and pitting present in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 95% of its metal refinish. The action shows operational wear. There are scattered handling scratches, compression marks, and scuffs. There is noticeable corrosion freckling along the forward end of the barrel, with minor spots throughout. The forward upper tang screw is missing. The screw heads are sharp with light tooling. The markings are mostly clear with some thinning. Overall, the rifle is in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The Winchester Model 1890 is one of the classic early American pump-action rimfire rifles and was designed by John Moses Browning during Winchester’s golden age of repeating arms development. Chambered in dedicated rimfire cartridges such as .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle, and .22 WRF depending on configuration, the Model 1890 became especially popular for gallery shooting, small-game hunting, farm use, and informal target work. The 3rd Model variation used the takedown system and represents the later, more refined production pattern. This example was manufactured in 1911 and is C&R eligible.
This Winchester 3rd Model 1890 is a takedown pump-action rifle chambered in .22 WRF, fitted with a 24″ octagonal barrel, tubular magazine, Winchester 75A blade front sight, and Winchester 30B elevation-adjustable V-notch rear sight. The rifle has been refinished and retains about 95% of its metal refinish, with scattered handling scratches, compression marks, scuffs, operational wear, corrosion freckling at the forward end of the barrel and in smaller spots throughout, mostly clear markings with some thinning, and a missing forward upper tang screw. The refinished walnut stocks rate in Fair-Good condition, showing scattered handling marks, compression marks, a couple of small forend chips, a small toe chip near the buttplate, a crack from the bottom tang to the grip cap, and a bottom tang that sits proud against the grip. The bore is semi-bright, with rifling beginning to smooth and erosion and pitting present, rating 5/10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly, though the rifle has not been test fired. Overall, this is a Very Good condition refinished 1911 Winchester Model 1890 3rd Model in .22 WRF with strong remaining refinish, desirable Winchester/Browning rimfire history, and noted stock, screw, and bore issues. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! -MY