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WINCHESTER 1890 22 SHORT Guns International #: 103557847 Seller's Inventory #: 22SHORT Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1890 - Winchester Collectible Firearms Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: 5shot Member Since: 10/8/22 First Name: KEN Last Name: MCMURDIE State: Arizona Zip: 85367 Country: United States Phone: (928) 941-0867 Number of Active Listings: 33 Total Number of Listings: 320 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: credit card money order About Us: 3% percent c/c fee Description: HERE IS A GREAT WINCHESTER MODEL 1890 IN 22 SHORT LOOKS LIKE A CRACK  ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF STOCK. WITH 24INCH OCTAGON BARREL THIS IS A SECOND MODEL TAKE DOWN  Based on Winchester's historical production records, your  Winchester Model 1890(Serial Number 214319) was manufactured in 1904.  Vintage Gun Scopes Model Identification Given its serial number and description, your rifle is a Second Model Takedown. Key characteristics of this variant include:  Chambering: Specifically designed for .22 Short only. Frame Type: A takedown model, meaning it can be disassembled into two parts using a large screw on the left side of the receiver. Receiver Finish: In 1904, the receiver was typically a blued finish, as Winchester transitioned away from case-hardened receivers around 1901 (approx. serial number 112,971). Barrel: Standard with a 24-inch octagon barrel.  Historical Context The Winchester 1890, designed by John and Matthew Browning, was the first slide-action (pump) rifle ever produced by Winchester. It became famously known as the "Gallery Gun" because of its widespread use in carnival and fairground shooting galleries during the early 20th century.  Verification & Records Serial Number Placement: For this model, the serial number is typically stamped on both the bottom of the receiver and the lower tang. Official Letter: For a definitive history of your specific rifle, including the exact warehouse and shipping dates, you can request a Factory Letter from the Cody Firearms Museum, which maintains the original Winchester factory records. Price: $1,300.00 Rifle Caliber: .22 Short Manufacturer: WINCHESTER Model: 1890 Serial Number: 214319 Barrel Length: 24 Condition: GREAT Metal Condition: GREAT Wood Condition: GOOD Bore Condition: GREAT Barrel Type: OCTAGON Action: PUMP