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Winchester Model 1890, 22 WRF, First Year Solid Frame Guns International #: 103385973 Seller's Inventory #: R111 Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1890 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Pump Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: KSLIDEA69 Company: Simpson's LLC Member Since: 3/10/08 State: Pennsylvania Country: United States Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Personal or Company Check (held for 10 days), Money Order, Certified Check Description: Selling rare and fine Pre-64 Winchester's from a friends personal collection.  This is one of several that will be listed soon. **** RARE BRITISH PROOF MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 **** You are looking at an excellent condition, all original, Winchester 1890, 1st model/first year non-takedown (SOLID FRAME), case hardened, in very rare 22 W.R.F.  Beautiful original case hardening on the receiver; 24 3/8" octagon BBL; four correct British proof marks; No Winchester proof marks as Winchester didn’t proof mark until 1908, 1st model - 1st year production rifle. This rifle has the very rare broken "D" on BBL inscription in the word "Manufactured" and this is correct and documented in Schwing's Vol-I book on the 1890 & 1906, Page - 101. It states: "It should be pointed out that this first barrel marking has a subtle variation.  From serial number 1 to somewhere between 11,000 and 14,000, Winchester used a die that had an imperfection.  The "D" in the word "manufactured" was broken, with the result that it did not form a compete letter.  Collectors refer to this as the Broken "D" marking.  After the serial range 11,000 to 14,000, Winchester had a new die made for this barrel marking that eliminated the Broken "D" letter.  This new die also increased the height of the lettering slightly.  The overall appearance of the 90-1 marking stayed the same." This fine Winchester Model 1890 comes with a CODY LETTER (see pictures) According to Schwing's book, this first model 1890 was only manufactured until January of 1893, when the last solid frame was built; and then Winchester moved to the new (second model) take down version of the 1890.  Estimated around 15,000 solid frame 1890's were manufactured, few with the "Broken D". Additional information on this rifle: Bore is not 100%, but extremely nice for the age of the rifle. Few handling marks in the stock. Original case hardening is absolutely beautiful for the age of this rifle. Bluing on the rifle is excellent with some wear due to age. Crescent shaped steel butt plate. A wonderful and extremely rare piece for any Winchester collection.   This rifle was manufactured in 1890, the very first year of production.  It took a trip to Great Britian and now back in the United States. Some great history! Would be very happy to send addtional pictures if needed. I require $100 for shipping the rifle insured with adult signature upon arrival.  If packing and shipping are less, the cost to you will be less before it is shipped or refunded after. Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have. I have a "NO RETURN" policy; exceptions are possible after having conversation with buyer.  So please look over the pictures, ask any questions you may have or additional photos.   If you see any misleading or incorrect information on my listings, please feel free to email me, I welcome the feedback and open to making needed corrections Kind Regards   Price: $13,500.00 Antique: Yes Rifle Caliber: .22 WRF Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 1890 Serial Number: 6081 Barrel Length: 24 3/8 Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: Good Barrel Type: Octagon Action: Pump Triggers: Single Stock: Walnut Stock Heel: Cresent Shaped Steel Butt Plate Manufacture Date: 1890