Winchester Model 190 .22 LR Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5" Barrel, Tube-Fed, 1977–1979 Production
This Winchester Model 190 is a classic .22 LR semi-automatic rifle produced in New Haven, Connecticut between 1977 and 1979. It features a 20.5" blued steel barrel, a tube-fed magazine with 15+1 capacity, and quick takedown via a knurled receiver knob. The alloy receiver in black finish contrasts with the blued barrel and tube, and the rifle retains the Winchester oval proof mark.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The metal and hardwood surfaces show scattered scratches and small blemishes from prior handling and use. The rifle remains solid and well-kept overall.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 190 .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The Model 190 uses a simple, reliable semi-automatic blowback action chambered in .22 LR. Its under-barrel tube magazine holds up to 15 rounds, with an additional round in the chamber for a 15+1 capacity. Ejection is to the right through a receiver-side port.
Construction pairs a blued steel 20.5" barrel and magazine tube with a black-finished alloy receiver for a clean, contrasting look. The rifle wears a hardwood stock and matching fore-end with a walnut finish and a molded Winchester buttplate.
Sighting is straightforward with a hoodless ramped front blade and an open rear leaf adjustable via a step-elevator. A cross-bolt safety provides simple, positive control. Length of pull measures 13.5".
Field handling and maintenance are aided by quick takedown using the knurled receiver knob. The tube magazine features a knurled end cap and a mid-tube loading port for easy charging. The rifle bears the Winchester oval proof mark and was made in the United States at New Haven, Connecticut. The serial number is located on the underside/front of the receiver.