Winchester Model 290 Standard Grade .22 LR Semi-Automatic Rifle, 20.75 in Barrel, 15-Round Tube Magazine (200-Series)
This Winchester Model 290 Standard Grade is a tube-fed .22 rimfire from Winchester’s 200-Series, manufactured in New Haven, Conn., U.S.A. It features a 20.75 in barrel, 15-round capacity, and classic wood stock with point-pattern checkering, a white-line spacer, and an aluminum buttplate marked WINCHESTER. The barrel at the chamber area bears the Winchester oval “WP” proof; the rounded, black-finished receiver is not proof-stamped. The serial number carries a B prefix on the underside of the receiver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are areas of pitting and scuffs visible from prior use and handling.
What’s Included
- Winchester Model 290 Standard Grade .22 LR semi-automatic rifle
The Model 290 operates via a semi-automatic blowback action and uses an under-barrel tubular magazine. It holds 15 rounds and is serviced by a knurled magazine tube cap with a loading port window on the outer tube. The barrel measures 20.75 in, giving the rifle a balanced, handy profile.
Sighting is straightforward and practical with a stepped, elevation-adjustable open rear sight paired to a ramped front sight. This setup provides a clean, traditional sight picture for .22 rimfire shooting.
The receiver is rounded and finished in black, secured with two cross pins. Factory markings include the Winchester oval “WP” proof on the barrel at the chamber area and New Haven, Conn., U.S.A. manufacture. The underside of the receiver shows a B-prefix serial number, consistent with the model’s production era.
The stock is wood with a straight comb and pistol-grip, featuring point-pattern checkering with zig-zag borders. A white-line spacer and an aluminum buttplate marked WINCHESTER complete the classic look. Length of pull measures 13.25 in.
The caliber marking reads "22 L OR L R," and this rifle is part of Winchester’s 200-Series rimfire family from the mid-1960s to mid-1970s. Country of origin is the United States.