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WORLD WAR I Era Scarce WINCHESTER M1906 “EXPERT” Slide Action .22 RF RIFLE SCARCE BLUED VERSION Early Boy’s Rimfire Rifle
Guns International #: 102663170 Seller's Inventory #: 240341
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1906 - Winchester Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
WORLD WAR I Era Scarce WINCHESTER M1906 “EXPERT” Slide Action .22 RF RIFLE
SCARCE BLUED VERSION Early Boy’s Rimfire Rifle
Here we present a C&R Winchester Model 1906 “Expert” Slide Action Rifle, manufactured in 1918 in New Haven, Connecticut. This is a nice example of a Winchester Model 1906 “Expert” model in the rare blued version. These rifles were the same as the standard 1906s but were produced with a pistol grip stock and contoured pump handle. With this serial number of 536122 places production of this rifle in roughly November of 1918, right at the beginning of Expert production.
The Winchester Model 1906 was designed as a more inexpensive companion to the popular Model 1890, the main differences being the 1906's flat shotgun-style butt plate and rounded barrel, as opposed to the 1890s crescent butt plate and octagon barrel. When the Model 1906 first became available, it was chambered exclusively for the .22 Short cartridge, however this was modified after serial number 113,000 (in the second year of production, 1908) when it was made to cycle .22 Long and .22 Long Rifle interchangeably in order to ensure the rifle's continued popularity.
There were three different variants produced by Winchester which included the .22 Short Model, the Standard Model, and the Expert Model. The .22 Short Model was made until 1908, when the caliber modification came about. It was distinguishable by its flat, plain slide grip. The Standard Model was introduced after the 1908 change, and featured a grooved slide grip, while the Expert Model, as this one is, was the deluxe version produced from 1918 to 1924, had a plain fluted slide grip and a pistol gripped stock. Although production ended officially in 1932, a small number of Model 1906 rifles were built out of spare parts left in the factory until 1936. The last known serial number is 847,997, which does not match the number of rifles sold. This is attributed to the fact that large blocks of serial numbers were skipped during production.
In April 1919, Winchester eliminated the “18” and “19” from the model names of all of the various models that were in active production. So, after this date, the Model 1906 would have been the Model 06.
The overall condition is very good. Some original blue finish with patina throughout. The action is excellent. The bore is bright with strong rifling. The stock is smooth and solid. Numbers match.
Here is an opportunity to purchase one of the first production 1906 Expert rifles, and one in the less common blued version.
This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 20 inches.
Caliber: .22 S, L, LR Rimfire
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R Licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$1750
#240341
SOLD
Antique: Yes