Winchester Model 90 - The Firearms Forum

jpmccr · 12-05-2007, 08:44 PM

This is my other 90. It was manufactured in 1912 as verifed by Winchester themselves. It is in reasonably good condition for its age. It is missing a set screw on the right side pump and the stock butt is chipped. I have contemplated replacing them both. As always I referenced my copy of the 2007 Standard Catalog of Firearms. The Tang sight is in really good shape and the pump works extremely well. I sat down the other night and cleaned it up and the barrel was very clean. The stock shows some wear and tear but again it was a rifle I am sure sent its share of varmits to the other side . . .

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Page 3: I forgot to put the overall pictures first so here they are.

jpmccr · 07-29-2008, 06:53 AM

Anybody happen to know what version this one is? I know there is three, I just don't know where this one will fall in the mix. Thanks.

h2oking · 07-29-2008, 11:45 AM

Maybe I missed something, what was your question? You have a dandy little 90 but I think you already know that. The tang sight is incorrect and it appears from the pictures that no one has drilled the second hole and that is a good thing.

jpmccr · 07-29-2008, 02:09 PM

Ok, never mind. Per the desription on page 1368 of the SCoF, it should be a THIRD MODEL. The S/N matches the range.

The Tang Site was put on after market as you can tell (probably by my grand dad). And yes I did go back and finally clean out the other screw hole. I missed it the first time for some reason.

jpmccr · 08-21-2008, 05:08 PM

Silly question. My brother and I were talking and can this fire ANY .22 Long or does it require a special .22 Long?? Don't you just love people like me????

packetsplace · 08-21-2008, 05:44 PM

The .22 long has the same case length as the .22 long rifle, however, the long uses a shorter bullet. The overall cartridge lentgh of the long is .880", verses the long rifle at .975" I dont think the long rifle cartridge will chamber. You could rechamber the rifle to long rifle if you want.

Big Al · 08-21-2008, 06:06 PM

I've seen some really pristine model 90's go for less than you would think they should sell for. The bores on these rifles look like a stove pipe with a couple of winters worth of burn in them. This seems to be the biggest down fall with the 90 and the 06. they were around in the before smokeless days and the bores took a beating.

I've been an avid collector of the 62's because of this.

What can a guy say about the great old model 90, they were one of the best built rifles WINCHESTER ever put on the market. I have one from the State Of Arizona that was used by the Dept of livestock sanitation board for over 60 years. I can't even guess how many animals were put out by this old rifle. I just think about if it could only talk. The same goes for your model 90, it would be fantastic to be able to hear the hunting voices of your family through that old rifle.

asa · 08-28-2008, 10:24 AM

Nice looking rifle, but it has a 1906 buttstock. Model 90 buttstocks (crescent butts) tended to crack and/or split in the tang area which is probably why the original was replaced. Unfortunately, original 90 buttstocks in decent condition are difficult to find and tend to be very expensive. Repros, however, can be found at a reasonable price. -Asa

wonderwhippet · 08-29-2008, 05:48 PM

If a .22 long rifle chambers, make sure you only use standard velocity and not high velocity ammo. If the long rifle doesn't chamber, use longs or shorts, as both are still manufactured, but a little pricey. If you rechamber it, the collector value will be seriously reduced.

jpmccr · 09-09-2008, 08:43 AM

I have a Model 1890 as well (http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=42017). It is in just as good a shape as this one. I think my granddad bought both of these and he had to replace the stock. I put a coule of rounds through the 90 over Labor Day and it has a nice sweet sound when fired.

12-05-2007, 08:44 PM	#1
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Winchester Model 90 This is my other 90. It was manufactured in 1912 as verifed by Winchester themselves. It is in reasonably good condition for its age. It is missing a set screw on the right side pump and the stock butt is chipped. I have contemplated replacing them both. As always I referenced my copy of the 2007 Standard Catalog of Firearms. The Tang sight is in really good shape and the pump works extremely well. I sat down the other night and cleaned it up and the barrel was very clean. The stock shows some wear and tear but again it was a rifle I am sure sent its share of varmits to the other side . . . Attached Images __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see." --> Last edited by jpmccr; 05-07-2008 at 07:11 AM..

12-05-2007, 08:45 PM	#2
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Page 2 Attached Images __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see."

12-05-2007, 08:47 PM	#3
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Page 3 Attached Images __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see."

12-05-2007, 08:48 PM	#4
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Page 4 Attached Images __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see."

12-05-2007, 08:50 PM	#5
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Page 3: I forgot to put the overall pictures first so here they are. Attached Images __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see." Last edited by jpmccr; 12-05-2007 at 08:55 PM..

07-29-2008, 06:53 AM	#6
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Anybody happen to know what version this one is? I know there is three, I just don't know where this one will fall in the mix. Thanks. __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see."

07-29-2008, 11:45 AM	#7
h2oking Former Guest Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Carson City Nevada Posts: 145	Re: Winchester Model 90 Maybe I missed something, what was your question? You have a dandy little 90 but I think you already know that. The tang sight is incorrect and it appears from the pictures that no one has drilled the second hole and that is a good thing.

07-29-2008, 02:09 PM	#8
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Ok, never mind. Per the desription on page 1368 of the SCoF, it should be a THIRD MODEL. The S/N matches the range. The Tang Site was put on after market as you can tell (probably by my grand dad). And yes I did go back and finally clean out the other screw hole. I missed it the first time for some reason. __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see." Last edited by jpmccr; 09-09-2008 at 08:36 AM.. Reason: update

08-21-2008, 05:08 PM	#9
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 Silly question. My brother and I were talking and can this fire ANY .22 Long or does it require a special .22 Long?? Don't you just love people like me???? __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see."

08-21-2008, 05:44 PM	#10
packetsplace V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 162	Re: Winchester Model 90 The .22 long has the same case length as the .22 long rifle, however, the long uses a shorter bullet. The overall cartridge lentgh of the long is .880", verses the long rifle at .975" I dont think the long rifle cartridge will chamber. You could rechamber the rifle to long rifle if you want.

08-21-2008, 06:06 PM	#11
Big Al Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 27	Re: Winchester Model 90 I've seen some really pristine model 90's go for less than you would think they should sell for. The bores on these rifles look like a stove pipe with a couple of winters worth of burn in them. This seems to be the biggest down fall with the 90 and the 06. they were around in the before smokeless days and the bores took a beating. I've been an avid collector of the 62's because of this. What can a guy say about the great old model 90, they were one of the best built rifles WINCHESTER ever put on the market. I have one from the State Of Arizona that was used by the Dept of livestock sanitation board for over 60 years. I can't even guess how many animals were put out by this old rifle. I just think about if it could only talk. The same goes for your model 90, it would be fantastic to be able to hear the hunting voices of your family through that old rifle.

08-28-2008, 10:24 AM	#12
asa Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2	Re: Winchester Model 90 Nice looking rifle, but it has a 1906 buttstock. Model 90 buttstocks (crescent butts) tended to crack and/or split in the tang area which is probably why the original was replaced. Unfortunately, original 90 buttstocks in decent condition are difficult to find and tend to be very expensive. Repros, however, can be found at a reasonable price. -Asa

08-29-2008, 05:48 PM	#13
wonderwhippet Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,585	Re: Winchester Model 90 If a .22 long rifle chambers, make sure you only use standard velocity and not high velocity ammo. If the long rifle doesn't chamber, use longs or shorts, as both are still manufactured, but a little pricey. If you rechamber it, the collector value will be seriously reduced.

09-09-2008, 08:43 AM	#14
jpmccr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NJ (really don't know why?) Posts: 530	Re: Winchester Model 90 I have a Model 1890 as well (http://www.thefirearmsforum.com/showthread.php?t=42017). It is in just as good a shape as this one. I think my granddad bought both of these and he had to replace the stock. I put a coule of rounds through the 90 over Labor Day and it has a nice sweet sound when fired. __________________ J.P. "The Desire to Serve, The Ability to Perform, and The Courage to Act." *"God invented whiskey to keep the Irish from conquering the world!"* "There are none so blind as those who will not see."