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Winchester model 1890

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I would like to confirm a few things about a Winchester model 1890 I have, that I will be putting up for sale soon. It is chambered in .22 short. I would rate the bluing on the barrel at about 95%. The magazine tube is just a patina. Receiver has gone to patina, and the butt plate as well. The stock shows slight handling marks. No cracks. The bore is excellent, and this rifle is very accurate. Barrel is 24" long.
What I would like to confirm is the year of manufacture. Serial number is 632xxx. One site I entered the number on said 1919. Is this a third model? And finally what would be a fair selling price? Thank you.
 

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You are correct, it was manufactured in 1919 and it is a Standard Third Model. I was at a gun auction this Sunday past and they sold three of these guns (all three were Third Models) and two were in similar condition to your but were not shorts. Those two brought $325 and $385. In fact, I bid the one to $300. The one that was a short had been totally refinished (professional it appeared) and it brought $525. I find it interesting that currently refinished guns are bringing more money than original guns UNLESS the original guns are in mint or near mint condition (this was not true a few years ago). All in all, I would put a value of approximately $425 on yours simply because it is a short.
 
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