Winchester Model 90

Tigweld

Model 90 (1890) .22 with Octagon Nickel Plated Barrel. Would this be original with the nickel plating?
Thanks

Tigweld

I have a question and hope that someone can answer it. I have a winchester model 90 an 06 or 62 and I need to know what the firing sequence is because the one I'm working on is not firing right. What is the proper sequence of events from pulling the trigger to firing to chambering the next round

Tigweld

I am looking for any info on a winchester model 90 serial #219602. I found this in some of my dads old stuff. There is no stock or forearm wood but it loks like all the other parts are there. Any info would be helpfull. Production date parts etc.

THANKS

Tigweld

I have a friend who has a Winchester Model 90.
Barrel reads .22 short
Serial No. 512445 and the receiver appears to be nickle plated. Could you please tell me some information on it and the year it was made.

Tigweld

kimi

Welcome to GB forums.

The "receiver" of your friend's model 1890 would have been manufactured in April of 1913. Many of those with nickel receivers will also have nickel buttplates. The collectibility of such pieces depend primarily on the condition of the rifle. The better the condition, the greater the collectibility and the higher value. Out of almost 330,000 First and Second Model 1890s there were only 1340 that were produced with nickel receivers. Winchester does not have any records of sales regarding optional receiver finishes on Third Model 90s for serial number 322,250 to serial number 329,999. Winchester did offer optional receiver finishes for Model 90s after this period, but the factory records do not exist.

Tigweld

Thanks so much for the information on the rifle.
I'll forward this to my friend. Will try and post
some photos later.

Tigweld

kimi

Glad to help. By all means post the pictures when you get the chance.

Tigweld

As promised,I now have some photos posted of my friend's
Winchester Model 1890. If you go to the following site I
have 10 photos (www.pbase.com/tigweld/winchester_model_1890_22).
What would be a figure on approx. value?

perry shooter

Nice looking rifle I hope KIMI and Bert H will come back and give you their opinion . It looks original to me or redone many years ago. The stock finish looks somewhat strange. But others will have a much more informed opinion then Me .

Bert H.

Hello Tigweld,

The nickel plating looks factory original to me. The stocks look like somebody added a few coats of varnish after the fact.

kimi

Hello again:

I agree with Bert and perry shooter that the buttstock looks strange in that it seems to have had several coats of varnish added and looks very dark, however, in the picture that shows the lower tang, the wood seems to be natural and match the slide handle as it should. This causes me to believe that the amount of shiny glare that is shown in some pictures which distorts the actual shade and crisp lines of the receiver might be causing the buttstock to look strange too. The nickel trimmings do look factory original to me too.

I don't see enough of the nickel trimmed model 1890s/90s to appraise their graded condition or potential market value for other people. I do try to appraise them for my myself so as to better my knowledge in that department. I have seen one nickel trimmed model 1890 sell on the GB auctions, and I have seen some advertised on other websites, but I don't recall what the latter brought dollar wise. If I were to attempt to appraise your friend's 1890, I'd have to see the proof marks, and know the condition of the bore and action. I'd also want to see pictures of all of the screws, front sight and muzzle.

Tigweld

Hi kimi,

Thanks to you,Bert H. and perry shooter for all your input on rifle.
I agree on the buttstock,it looks out of place compared to the slide
forend. I'll tell my friend we'll need more detailed photos before any appraisal of value. He just wondered for insurance coverage.
If I post any more photos I'll let you know. Thanks again for all your answers.[:)]

Tigweld