The 1890 was the first slide-action rifle ever produced by Winchester and was designed by John and Matthew Browning. The Model 1890 became the most successful rimfire repeating rifle for general shooting ever manufactured by Winchester and was popular in shooting galleries. This rifle is made in the Second Model blued frame variation with the takedown feature and fixed sights on an octagon barrel marked with the two-line New Haven address and "22 SHORT" on the top flat. The three-line model/patent date marking is stamped on the upper tang with the serial number on the lower tang. It is mounted with a straight grip stock, casehardened crescent buttplate and hammer, and a 12-groove slide handle. The included letter from the Cody Firearms Museum indicates that the rifle was serial numbered on April 30, 1902, and was manufactured for .22 short. It was received in the warehouse on July 29, 1902, and shipped as part of order 150414 on August 12, 1902.

Excellent. The rifle retains 98% plus of the bright original blue finish with some minor edge wear, light cycling marks, and some overall light handling/storage marks. The case colors are fiery on the hammer and to a lesser degree on the buttplate. The wood is also excellent with only minor handling/storage marks and a few minor dents. Mechanically excellent. A truly exceptional Winchester Model 1890 slide action rifle in the desirable .22 short caliber!