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Henry Mero said
This one is all nickel 
  

Where's the slide to pump it?

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Hazer1958 said
I have a model 677 that was originally  my mother's. My father had sights put on it probably  45 years ago not knowing  it was a rare gun. What would be its value now?
  

No possible way for any of us to answer that question without first seeing several clear detailed pictures of it.

Bert

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:51:25 +0000 Bert H. on Looking for Serialnumber on a .22 Thumb trigger https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180545 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180545

Goatkeeper said

Bert H. said
I personally would not do anything to it other than give it a light coat of oil on the steel and wood furniture oil on the stock.  That old rifle earned its keep and its "battle scars" and should keep them.
Bert
  

Thank you Bert!
I try to narrow the production period. 
so far I learned, that the markings esp. about the patent and calibers may help. Since it is no „extra long“ it should be before 1920. Is there any hint to pinpoint it closer?
Since I like to shoot my firearms, i consider to give it a try with .22 short. The rifling is visible, but the first part of the barrel seems a bit rusty. 
do I risk to get a blocked barrel?
 
Best regards from Switzerland
  

The "Extra Long" was added in 1914.  That indicates that your Thumb Trigger was manufactured sometime in the 1904 - 1913 timeframe.

Scrub the bore with solvent and a copper bore brush, then go shoot it.

]]> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:29:44 +0000 Henry Mero on Another 1890 Added To The Mantle... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180541 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180541 This one is all nickel  Wink20260610_085624-2.jpg20260610_085700-2.jpg

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:45:13 +0000 Henry Mero on Another 1890 Added To The Mantle... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180540 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180540 I've seen them "letter" as 1/2 nickel, nickel frame, nickel trim, nickel trims, or just nickel20260617_193258.jpg20260617_193319.jpg20260617_193335.jpg20260617_193341.jpg

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:40:08 +0000 TXGunNut on Another 1890 Added To The Mantle... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180537 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180537 Quite honestly I'm hoping someone still has an 1890 itch that needs scratching next month in Cody. 

 

 

Mike

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:31:16 +0000 Jeremy P on Another 1890 Added To The Mantle... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180536 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180536 Ben, it appears you have a problem. As a concerned friend, I'm willing to alleviate you of such materials. Just let me know.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:17:23 +0000 Zebulon on Another 1890 Added To The Mantle... https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180535 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/another-1890-added-to-the-mantle/#p180535 When you hot, you hot, etc. 

It could just be the light in the image but, if the buttplate is likewise plated, I've seen that configuration catalogued as the "half nickel" Special Order Feature. I assume there could be a "half Silver" feature as well -- or anything else your heart desired and your pocket could stand. 

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:57:33 +0000 Jeremy P on Looking for Serialnumber on a .22 Thumb trigger https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180534 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180534 She'll shoot I bet. Check the barrel is unobstructed and give her hell.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:56:35 +0000 Hazer1958 on Model 677 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-677-1/#p180533 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-677-1/#p180533 I have a model 677 that my father didn't know was a rare gun. He added sights to it probably  45 years ago. Whst is its value now?

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:53:22 +0000 Goatkeeper on Looking for Serialnumber on a .22 Thumb trigger https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180532 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180532

Bert H. said
I personally would not do anything to it other than give it a light coat of oil on the steel and wood furniture oil on the stock.  That old rifle earned its keep and its "battle scars" and should keep them.
Bert
  

Thank you Bert!

I try to narrow the production period. 
so far I learned, that the markings esp. about the patent and calibers may help. Since it is no „extra long“ it should be before 1920. Is there any hint to pinpoint it closer?

Since I like to shoot my firearms, i consider to give it a try with .22 short. The rifling is visible, but the first part of the barrel seems a bit rusty. 
do I risk to get a blocked barrel?

 

Best regards from Switzerland

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:51:10 +0000 Hazer1958 on Model 677 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-677/#p180531 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-677/#p180531 I have a model 677 that was originally  my mother's. My father had sights put on it probably  45 years ago not knowing  it was a rare gun. What would be its value now?

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:49:49 +0000 Jeremy P on Model 52 https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-52-3/#p180530 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/model-52-3/#p180530 On the original 52's, it's common to see the metal cracking at the back of the receiver, on top, right where the bolt contacts the stops as you pull it back to open. The raised "wings"/bolt stops are what will crack (presumably from the repeated "whacks" as you throw the bolt open)...it takes a lot of light and maybe even a magnifier to really see them. This is one main thing I had been told to watch out for in the past when evaluating them for purchase.

Sure as the sun, the one I was looking at a little while back had them although the rest was very nice condition. It's up to you to decide if something so "common" is a deal breaker. To me, if "they all do it," then it's not a deal breaker really, just something to be aware of.

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:45:09 +0000 Bert H. on Looking for Serialnumber on a .22 Thumb trigger https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180529 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180529 I personally would not do anything to it other than give it a light coat of oil on the steel and wood furniture oil on the stock.  That old rifle earned its keep and its "battle scars" and should keep them.

Bert

]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 19:53:16 +0000 Goatkeeper on Looking for Serialnumber on a .22 Thumb trigger https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180528 Winchester .22 Rim Fire https://winchestercollector.org/forum/winchester-22-rim-fire/looking-for-serialnumber-on-a-22-thumb-trigger/#p180528 I added some pictures, I am not sure, what I shall do, leave it in that condition or do some blueing?

Any suggestions?

 

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