Winchester has always been well-known for their .22 rifles whether it be a bolt action (Models 52, 69, 72, 75, etc…), pump action (Models 1890, 1906, 61, 62), semi-automatic (Models 1903, 63, 77), or lever action (Models 250, 255, 9422). Designed by John and Matthew Browning, the Model 1890 was one of Winchester’s best-selling .22 rifles and was popular enough that it was in use worldwide. This example is chambered for the .22 Short. 1890s chambered for this cartridge were intended for use indoors. Indeed, the 1890 was considered the go-to gun for use in shooting galleries, which is where the term “gallery gun” comes from. They could be used for indoor target practice or for dealing with pests. The 18” under-barrel magazine tube holds around 21 rounds of .22 Short, plus one in the chamber. Externally, the gun is well worn. This is not at all unusual for these rifles. However, the bore is in pristine condition. It will certainly make a good shooter. This is also a takedown model for easy storage. This example is considered a cleanup gun. What this means is that the rifle was produced after production official stopped. Winchester ceased production of the Model 1890 officially in 1932 but continued producing the rifles using left over parts. It took over 8 years for Winchester to use up all the parts. Unfortunately, factory records are not complete, so the last serial number recorded is in the 750,000-range in 1940. However, Model 1890 rifles with serial numbers as high as 853,000. Our best guess is the rifle here left the factory sometime in late 1940. If you are a collector of Winchester rifles the 1890 is an important addition to the collection.