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Winchester Model 1890 question

TWalkerTWalker Member Posts: 2,372 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited February 2007 in Ask the Experts
I saw a Winchester Model 1890 in a pawn shop this week. The stock was in good condition but the finish of the metal was poor. It looked almost like a black parkerized finish. It looks as though it had been rusting for years, then oiled. Everything appears to work fine. It is a takedown standard Second Model as best as I can tell with a 24 inch octagon barrel. I think $250 will take it home. Would it be worth buying considering the poor metal condition? If so, how should it be cleaned, or should it just be left alone and kept oiled? Thanks for any information
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  • tobefreetobefree Member Posts: 7,401
    edited November -1
    Without Pics we can help you very little... even pics of one in equal condition...
    I can tell you that "good" wood is worth around 100 bucks or so....
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  • kimikimi Member Posts: 44,719 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The way you described this 1890, it appears to me that it's only value would lie in its parts, provided the bore condition is poor as well. If this is the case, and considering all of the good deals on 1890s on auction at GB, then I would consider adding some money and buying a sweet, accurate shooter, if that's what you want. However, I am not trying to change your mind about a possible purchase.
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  • tobefreetobefree Member Posts: 7,401
    edited November -1
    Possibly but those parts could be worth more that 250 very easily.... And if the bore is nice this could be a cool little shooter. Something I wouldn't even think of doing with my super nice one even though I got very lucky on the price at a local auction...
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  • woodshermitwoodshermit Member Posts: 2,589
    edited November -1
    Lots of these are chambered for 22 WRF. You will pay a premium for any ammo that you buy and you probably won't find it at your local WalMart. Personally, I like the round, but, if you plan to do a lot of shooting, keep that in mind.
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