Winchester Model 1904 Single-Shot Bolt-Action .22 Rimfire Rifle | 21-Inch Barrel, Walnut Stock, 1914-1927 Production
The Winchester Model 1904 is a classic single-shot bolt-action rimfire rifle produced between 1914 and 1927. This example chambers .22 Short, .22 Long, and the scarce .22 Extra Long cartridge, making it a standout for collectors seeking early 20th-century Winchester youth and small-game rifles. Its blued steel construction, straight-grip walnut stock, and crescent steel butt-plate deliver the vintage look and feel that define this period-correct Winchester.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows prior use and handling. Heavy tarnishing and visible age are present on metal surfaces.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained with minor wear marks; rifling remains sharp and well-defined.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1904 single-shot rifle
Produced during an era before mandatory serial numbering, this Model 1904 carries no serial number, an authentic characteristic of early rimfire Winchesters. The rifle’s 21-inch blued steel barrel retains original iron sights: a fixed blade front and an adjustable elevator leaf rear, giving shooters period-correct sighting equipment.
The straight-grip walnut stock features a schnabel forend and a crescent steel butt-plate borrowed from Winchester lever-action designs. These details underscore the company’s effort to offer an affordable yet well-appointed training and small-game rifle for young shooters of the time.
Chamber markings confirm compatibility with .22 Short, .22 Long, and .22 Extra Long ammunition; the latter cartridge is now obsolete, adding a layer of collector appeal. Approximately 305,000–353,000 Model 1904 rifles were produced, yet examples in reliable shooting condition remain desirable among Winchester enthusiasts.
At a 13-inch length of pull, the rifle maintains the compact dimensions intended for youth use while still providing comfortable handling for today’s shooters and collectors alike. The full-steel receiver and blued finish complete the classic Winchester aesthetic.