Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction, this is the Winchester Model 290.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 290
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 290 is a classic American semi-automatic rimfire rifle that became highly popular for recreational shooting, small-game hunting, and informal target practice due to its reliability, versatility, and traditional sporting design. Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company from the 1960s through the 1970s, the Model 290 was designed as an affordable yet dependable .22-caliber autoloading rifle intended for a wide range of shooters, from beginners learning marksmanship to experienced outdoorsmen seeking a lightweight field gun. Chambered in .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges, the rifle utilized a blowback-operated semi-automatic action and fed from a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel, allowing it to hold a substantial number of rounds depending on ammunition type. One of the defining characteristics of the Model 290 was its ability to reliably cycle multiple .22-caliber cartridge lengths, giving shooters flexibility in ammunition choice for target shooting, pest control, or hunting. The rifle typically featured a blued steel barrel paired with an alloy receiver finished to resemble blued steel, helping reduce overall weight while maintaining an attractive appearance. Stocks were usually hardwood or walnut-finished hardwood with classic sporting lines that provided comfortable handling and a traditional American rimfire rifle profile. Many rifles included adjustable open sights and grooved receivers for scope mounting, reflecting the increasing popularity of optical sights during the rifle’s production period. In practical use, the Winchester 290 earned a strong reputation for dependable function, low recoil, and respectable accuracy, making it especially effective for plinking, squirrel hunting, rabbit hunting, and general recreational shooting. Its semi-automatic operation allowed quick follow-up shots, while the long barrel and balanced design contributed to stable handling and good practical precision.
Model: 290
Serial: No Serial
Caliber: .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Fixed Front Blade with Adjustable Square-Notch Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Pistol Grip Stock and Forearm
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Winchester Model 290 is a classic American semi-automatic rimfire rifle that became highly popular for recreational shooting, small-game hunting, and informal target practice due to its reliability, versatility, and traditional sporting design. Manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Company from the 1960s through the 1970s, the Model 290 was designed as an affordable yet dependable .22-caliber autoloading rifle intended for a wide range of shooters, from beginners learning marksmanship to experienced outdoorsmen seeking a lightweight field gun. Chambered in .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges, the rifle utilized a blowback-operated semi-automatic action and fed from a tubular magazine located beneath the barrel, allowing it to hold a substantial number of rounds depending on ammunition type. One of the defining characteristics of the Model 290 was its ability to reliably cycle multiple .22-caliber cartridge lengths, giving shooters flexibility in ammunition choice for target shooting, pest control, or hunting. The rifle typically featured a blued steel barrel paired with an alloy receiver finished to resemble blued steel, helping reduce overall weight while maintaining an attractive appearance. Stocks were usually hardwood or walnut-finished hardwood with classic sporting lines that provided comfortable handling and a traditional American rimfire rifle profile. Many rifles included adjustable open sights and grooved receivers for scope mounting, reflecting the increasing popularity of optical sights during the rifle’s production period. In practical use, the Winchester 290 earned a strong reputation for dependable function, low recoil, and respectable accuracy, making it especially effective for plinking, squirrel hunting, rabbit hunting, and general recreational shooting. Its semi-automatic operation allowed quick follow-up shots, while the long barrel and balanced design contributed to stable handling and good practical precision.
Shooters appreciated the rifle’s smooth cycling and simple maintenance, and many examples remained in regular use for decades thanks to their durable construction and straightforward mechanical design. Although later overshadowed by newer detachable-magazine rimfire rifles and highly modular platforms such as the Ruger 10/22, the Model 290 retained a loyal following among shooters who valued its classic appearance, tubular-magazine capacity, and reliable performance. Today, the Winchester Model 290 is regarded as a nostalgic and well-respected rimfire sporting rifle, admired for its combination of traditional styling, practical versatility, and enduring reputation as a dependable American-made .22 autoloader from the golden era of postwar sporting firearms.
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.
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 Details
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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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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1176047692 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-05-31 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
135 |
SoldOutTime: |
2026-05-31 18:19:04 |
