PRICE CHECK - Winchester 1890

Windjammer · Post by **Windjammer** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:46 pm

What is a nice Winchester 1890 selling for nowadays? It's in very good condition. Made in 1905. In 22 short.

jdad · Post by **jdad** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 4:15 pm

2nd Model, blued receiver, 1890's will sell for $450-$1500 depending on the condition and amount of original finish, sights, and bore condition. Without pictures that's the best I can do.

Go over to auctionarms and gunbroker, then look at the closed and sold auctions. You'll see what comparables are selling for.

DavidS · Post by **DavidS** » Sun Mar 23, 2008 2:16 pm

On the 1890 Winchesters,bore condition is important. On a lot of the 1890's the bore will be pitted.The use of black powder and mercuric priming compond plus lax cleaning ruined many early .22's.Condition is also a factor in price.Most 1890 receivers will show varied amounts of blueing flaking.This is commen on Winchester's receivers of that era. Expect a premiem in the price for a case colored receiver. Standard blued receiver pricing should be $2,500.00 for mint examples and around $750.00 to $500.00 for 80%1890's. Also check for bolt cracking on early guns.