$495” I was glad I waited and got the one I did. These rifles were used at Shooting Arcades at Fairs, semi auto and easy takedown. I was eyeballing another at a gun store here in no so great condition he has it lists as follows Auctions I’ve seen them go around $300.00 but by the time you add in the shipping $30.00 and then the FFL transfer fee $100.00 it’s still at $430.00 Would you happen to know what the stamp rear of the trigger guard was for? see pictures.Īs far as price goes, I have never seen one of these in California for less than $450.00 at gun shop shows or gun shows. I’m guessing the barrel was changed at the factory by looking at the stamps on the barrel and receiver. Was it common to sent these rifles back to have the barrels changed? I’m not so familiar with Winchester rifles, this makes only the fourth that I have in my collection. Hi Bert, Thank you for the information! You are 100% correct, was not aware that the barrel is not the one that originally came with the rifle. Winchester shortened the model designation to “03” many years after your rifle was manufactured. Specifically, a 1906 production rifle originally had a barrel marked “ MOD 1903” (see the attached picture). I suspect that you are not aware of the fact that the barrel is not original to the rest of the rifle. The price you paid is appropriate for that rifle. Since I’m working at the range tomorrow, she will be coming with me. It sounds as if you have a great deal of fun with your 1890(s). I’m of the belief that all three sights are original to the rifle, so thank you for the comments. It was manufactured in 1906 according to the serial number. The rear barrel sight is the 24A Sporting Rear Sight, Flat Top, with Elevator 1B, that came on Special Order with the Model 1890. The rifle is in excellent condition for being 115 years old. Inspection and questions and while I am far from an expert or even well versed on these rifles, I found nothing wrong. I figured there had to be something wrong with it. None ever fell below $450.00 that was in an acceptable condition and there were always milsurp rifles I wanted more so never shelled out the cash.Īfter work yesterday I wandered down to the gun shop and there sitting on the rack was a pretty little 03′, when I asked to see it the tag flipped around and a $199.99 price nearly yanked the eyeballs out of my head. I had been looking for a Winchester 03 (1903) rifle ever since, even bid on a few at auctions. Rather than resell the ammo I decided to hold on to it until I could find a rifle that could fire it. 22 Winchester Automatic rimfire ammunition by mistake. About four or five years ago I ordered 200 rounds of.
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