353 - United States, late 19th century.

United States, late 19th century. Winchester 1890 "TAKE DOWN" slide-action carbine, 3rd model "MODEL 90-22 SHORT". Caliber .22 Winchester Rimfire. Serial No. 786134. (Matches the New Haven factory’s production records for the year 1928 exactly). "TAKE DOWN" model, easily disassembled into two parts using the screw on the receiver. All metal parts retain their original bronze finish, which has faded and shows slight traces of rust bloom in places. 24-inch octagonal barrel with rear sight and an 8-round tubular magazine under the barrel, bearing the list of patents on the sloped side of the barrel on the left. Fluted walnut forend and straight walnut stock with a bronze-plated steel butt plate. Functional mechanism. The interior of the barrel It comes with its original carrying case made of heavy green canvas with black leather reinforcements. In the condition in which it was discovered; never previously part of a collection. 102 cm (Barrel 59.5 cm). (Signs of wear and minor cosmetic imperfections; in good condition). Weapon classified as CAT D2 under Decree No. 2018-542 of June 29, 2018, confirmed by the Order of August 29, 2023; freely available for purchase and possession.