![]() Later in 1892, a new frame design was introduced with a single takedown with offset head located on the left side of the receiver.a.k.a. The main identifying feature of the first model is that the receivers on the early 1890's had their halves secured by two steel pins located just above the trigger housing. The first 15,500 Model 1890's are known as 1st Models. Standard 24-3/8" octagon barrel, case colored frame, early block sights, and crescent buttplate. ![]() In fact, according the book, Winchester Slide-Action Rifles Volume 1, by Ned Schwing, only 19.4% of 1st Model 1890 production were in. ![]() 22 Long Rimfire as most of the early 1890's we encounter are often in. Antique pre-1898 serial number is in the 10,000 range which dates its production to the early months of 1892. This is an exceptionally fine example of an early First Model 1890 Pump Action.
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