4123 WINCHESTER 1890 EARLY SECOND MODEL BRITISH PROOFED

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,250.00 USD
Estimated at 2,500.00 - 3,500.00 USD
SLIDE-ACTION RIFLE. Cal. rechambered to 22 LR from 22 Long. S# 77840. Bbl. 24" octagon w/ original sporting sights. Tubular mag. Case-colored second model action w/ mortised breech block. Bbl., frame, & breech block have British nitro proofs w/ added 22 LR cal. markings. Small round grooved slide handle & straight grip walnut stock w/ case-colored crescent steel buttplate. Mfg. 1899. CONDITION: bbl., mag. tube, & breech block retain over 80% blue, showing muzzle & slide wear w/ scattered scratches. Action retains over 70% of the nicely visible case colors on receiver sides w/ fading in carry areas. Buttplate retains traces of a case-colored finish. Original wood finish shows light wear w/ scattered scratches, marks, & small dents. Good, bright bore w/ sound rifling. (22-2272/DS). CURIO. $2,500-3,500.