Winchester Model 90 .22 LR Pump-Action Rifle, 24-inch Octagon Barrel, 1920s Production
This Winchester Model 90 is a 1920s-era, John M. Browning-designed pump-action .22 Long Rifle with a 24-inch octagon barrel and classic walnut furniture. It features a top-ejecting action, chamber-specific feed for .22 LR, and period-correct rollmarks, making it a strong example of Winchester's proven small-bore gallery and field rifle.
The rifle retains hallmark Model 90 details, including a full-length under-barrel tubular magazine with approximately 12-round capacity, a ribbed walnut slide handle, and a straight-grip walnut buttstock capped by a steel crescent buttplate. Barrel markings read "MODEL 90 – .22 LONG RIFLE" along with the Winchester address and patent dates, aligning with post-1918 production conventions.
Sighting is handled by a dovetailed front blade and an open rear sight with elevator. The tang carries the Winchester trademark rollmark, and the auxiliary "A" stamp below the serial on the receiver underside is a factory identifier for the Model 90. The combination of octagon barrel, exposed hammer, and smooth pump stroke reflects the rifle’s purposeful design and period craftsmanship.
Also known as the Model 1890, this example was built in the United States and configured specifically for .22 Long Rifle. Its chamber-specific feed system, 24-inch octagon barrel, and traditional wood-and-steel construction offer the features collectors and shooters expect from a late-production Model 90.
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 Notes: The bluing shows an even patina from age. The walnut stock is solid and remains in good condition.
What’s Included
- Winchester Repeating Arms Model 90 .22 LR pump-action rifle
The 24-inch octagon barrel and full-length tubular magazine deliver the iconic Model 90 profile while supporting the stated 12-round capacity. The action is the classic top-ejecting pump with an exposed hammer, built around a dedicated .22 LR chamber and feed system for reliable cycling with that cartridge.
Walnut furniture includes a ribbed slide handle for positive purchase and a straight-grip buttstock finished with a steel crescent buttplate. Open sights consist of a dovetailed front blade and an adjustable rear with an elevator, a straightforward, period-correct configuration.
Markings are consistent with later production, including the "MODEL 90 – .22 LONG RIFLE" barrel legend, Winchester address and patent dates, and the Winchester trademark on the tang. The auxiliary "A" stamp below the receiver serial is a known factory identifier for the Model 90.