Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction,this is the Winchester 290.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester 290
Model: 290
Serial: 251935
Caliber: .22LR
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Tasco #601T
Stock/Grips: Textured Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester 290 is a classic mid-20th-century semi-automatic rimfire rifle that reflects Winchester’s transition into more modern, affordable sporting arms while still maintaining a reputation for reliability and practical accuracy. Produced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company from the mid-1960s into the early 1980s, the Model 290 is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and operates on a simple, dependable blowback action designed to function smoothly with a wide range of standard-velocity ammunition. One of its defining features is the under-barrel tubular magazine, typically holding around 15 rounds, which provides excellent balance and uninterrupted shooting without the need for detachable magazines. The rifle commonly wears a 20-inch barrel that offers a good compromise between compact handling and a generous sight radius, aiding accuracy for plinking, informal target shooting, and small-game use. Externally, the 290 is utilitarian but attractive, with a blued steel barrel and receiver paired with a hardwood stock featuring classic Winchester lines, modest checkering on some examples, and a comfortable length of pull suited to a wide range of shooters. Open iron sights were standard, with a hooded front post and adjustable rear, while the receiver is grooved to accept rimfire scopes, reflecting the growing popularity of optics during the period. The trigger is generally serviceable rather than match-grade, but predictable and well-suited to the rifle’s role as an everyday shooter. Overall, the Winchester 290 stands as a durable, no-nonsense rimfire that captures the practical spirit of postwar American shooting culture, earning lasting appreciation for its smooth function, solid construction, and straightforward design.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 290
Serial: 251935
Caliber: .22LR
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Tasco #601T
Stock/Grips: Textured Wood Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester 290 is a classic mid-20th-century semi-automatic rimfire rifle that reflects Winchester’s transition into more modern, affordable sporting arms while still maintaining a reputation for reliability and practical accuracy. Produced by Winchester Repeating Arms Company from the mid-1960s into the early 1980s, the Model 290 is chambered in .22 Long Rifle and operates on a simple, dependable blowback action designed to function smoothly with a wide range of standard-velocity ammunition. One of its defining features is the under-barrel tubular magazine, typically holding around 15 rounds, which provides excellent balance and uninterrupted shooting without the need for detachable magazines. The rifle commonly wears a 20-inch barrel that offers a good compromise between compact handling and a generous sight radius, aiding accuracy for plinking, informal target shooting, and small-game use. Externally, the 290 is utilitarian but attractive, with a blued steel barrel and receiver paired with a hardwood stock featuring classic Winchester lines, modest checkering on some examples, and a comfortable length of pull suited to a wide range of shooters. Open iron sights were standard, with a hooded front post and adjustable rear, while the receiver is grooved to accept rimfire scopes, reflecting the growing popularity of optics during the period. The trigger is generally serviceable rather than match-grade, but predictable and well-suited to the rifle’s role as an everyday shooter. Overall, the Winchester 290 stands as a durable, no-nonsense rimfire that captures the practical spirit of postwar American shooting culture, earning lasting appreciation for its smooth function, solid construction, and straightforward design.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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