"MODEL 1890 DELUXE PUMP RIFLE. SN 270240. Cal. .22 long rifle. 24" octagon bbl with fine gold bead front sight, slot blank in rear, and mounted with vintage scope. Bbl is a factory replacement with circle "P", and circle "WP" proof marks. The factory engraved second model receiver is engraved in an oval on left side with two squirrels on a branch surrounded by fine foliate arabesque scroll. Right side is engraved in an oval with three rabbits, one standing, one fleeing, and the other in a crouched position, all in a landscape scene with a tree in the back left, surrounded on the outside by fine foliate arabesque scroll. It is also marked, "WRF" on the front, indicated it's orig chambering before the replacement bbl. There is a tang mounted Lyman peep sight. Mounted with semi fancy checkered pistol grip stock with hard rubber Winchester grip cap and crescent butt. CONDITION: Very good. Replacement bbl retains 90-95% orig blue with just minor sharp edge wear. Receiver has 75-80% orig blue with wear across the bottom turning a brown/silver patina. Sharp edge wear and rubbed to bright across top from bolt. Trigger guard has wore to only traces of orig blue and retains a silver/brown patina. Wood is solid with moderate dings and scratches, somewhat dark and flat checkering, but retains 85-90% of it's fine orig finish. Unmarked scope is fine with solid cross hairs. Action is crisp, and bore is dark with some light scattered pitting. 4-32096 BDT177 (5,000-10,000)"
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