Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
STELLER HIGH CONDITION SOLID FRAME FIRST MODEL WINCHESTER 1890 SLIDE ACTION RIFLE WITH FACTORY LETTER
| Cal. 22 L. | S# 5325. | 01-29601/BH |
Of the approx. 849,000 Model 90/1890 rifles produced, only 15,552 were the solid frame First Model. Bbl 24-3/8″ (which is correct for early production) with German silver blade front sight & sporting rear. Upper tang mounted with Lyman receiver sight. Case hardened action & hammer. Blued steel barrel & mag tube. Barrel address is correct First style (broken “D” in “MANUFACTURED”. Top barrel flat stamped “22 LONG”. Winchester proofs are not present which is correct. Walnut 12 groove slide handle and straight grip buttstock with crescent steel buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Winchester Factory letter indicating the following: Serial number applied on August 14, 1891 / Type: Rifle / Caliber: 22 L / Received in warehouse on September 15, 1891 / Shipped from warehouse on September 15, 1891, Order number 10908. PROVENANCE: Ex Kidd Brother Collection. ANTIQUE GUN
