Winchester Model 90 Third Model .22 WRF Pump-Action Rifle, 24 Inch Octagon Barrel, Top-Eject (1926)
This Winchester Model 90 Third Model, manufactured in 1926, is a top-ejecting .22 WRF pump-action rifle with a 24-inch octagon steel barrel and blued steel receiver. It retains its classic tubular magazine, straight-grip walnut stock with crescent steel buttplate, and grooved walnut slide handle. The rifle features a dovetailed front blade and a semi-buckhorn rear sight with a stepped elevator, and the tang is marked "WINCHESTER — TRADE MARK — MADE IN U.S.A."
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows markings from previous handling and use. It remains in good condition for its age. Please refer to the photos for a complete view of surfaces and markings.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 90 Third Model .22 WRF pump-action rifle
The Third Model configuration pairs a blued steel receiver with a 24-inch octagon steel barrel, delivering the classic lines and handling of the Model 90 lineage. Chambered in .22 WRF, it feeds from a full-length tubular magazine with a knurled front plug and holds 10 rounds.
Sighting is period-correct, with a dovetailed front blade and a semi-buckhorn rear sight using a stepped elevator for height adjustment. The top-eject action provides clear ejection and maintains the traditional profile of this rimfire pump.
Furniture consists of a straight-grip walnut buttstock capped by a crescent steel buttplate, matched to a grooved walnut slide handle. The length of pull measures 12.75 inches, offering a compact, well-balanced feel.
The tang bears the factory "WINCHESTER — TRADE MARK — MADE IN U.S.A." marking. This rifle falls within the merged Model 90/Model 06 serial block following Winchester’s serial-number consolidation, a detail of interest for model historians and collectors.