Winchester Model 1890 Second Model .22 WRF Pump-Action Takedown Rifle, 24-inch Octagon Barrel, Re-blued Barrel and Action, Walnut Stock (Early 1900s)
This Winchester Model 1890 Second Model stands out with its takedown configuration, blued steel frame, and early 1900s manufacture. Chambered in .22 WRF with a 24-inch octagon barrel and a 12-round tubular magazine, it features classic Winchester markings and period-correct walnut furniture. The rifle presents as a well-preserved example of a desirable Second Model variant. The barrel and action appear to have been re-blued at some point.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The walnut stock shows visible cracks and damage. The action cycles tightly. The barrel and action appear to have been re-blued at some point.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 1890 Second Model .22 WRF pump-action rifle
- Removable inner magazine tube
This is a true Second Model, identified by its blued frame, right-side takedown screw, and the absence of the external bolt-locking cutouts found on later variants. The top tang is marked "MODEL 1890 - WINCHESTER - TRADE MARK." and the barrel is stamped "22 W.R.F.", consistent with the model and era.
The rifle features a 24-inch octagon steel barrel paired with an under-barrel tubular magazine. The magazine uses a removable inner tube with a knurled end plug and holds 12 rounds of .22 WRF, offering the correct capacity for this chambering.
Walnut furniture includes a straight-grip, smooth buttstock and a grooved slide/fore-end for positive purchase. Sight picture is provided by a dovetailed front sight and an adjustable rear leaf with elevator, matching period Winchester configuration.
The pump-action system runs an exposed hammer and a blued steel receiver. A slam-fire capable trigger is present, representative of the mechanism on these rifles. Overall construction is steel with a traditional blued finish throughout.
This takedown configuration allows the barrel and receiver assembly to separate for transport or maintenance. A lower-tang serial is present, with an additional five-digit number observed on the receiver front, as noted.