![]() Undoubtedly, some of them were used to assemble hybrid Model 62/62A rifles. Sporadic runs of Model 90 receivers were manufactured and serialized from March 1934 through July 20th 1942, ending with serial number 854745. Some of these later serial numbers could also be Model 06 rifles. these were the first true Model 90 parts clean-up rifles assembled, but the receiver frames were newly manufactured. From February 6th, 1933 through early June of 1933, serial numbers reached 846524. The exact number is unknown, and will undoubtedly remain a mystery.įrom June 7th, 1932 through February 5th, 1933, no new serial numbers were assigned or made. During the run from 713199 - 846022, there were at least a few thousand parts clean-up Model 06 rifles assembled. This is where regular production of the Model 90 ended. What Ned did not show or mention in his books, is that the serial number range for the Model 90 continued without interruption all the way up to number 846022 on June 6, 1932. In the Model 90 records, the entry on reads "Stile Mark discontiunet" meaning the "A" below the serial number on the receiver frame was discontinued. The Model 06 records ended at serial number 685999 on with the written note "Mod. On that date, the Model 90 serial range had reached 713199. Specifically, Ned only listed the Model 90 serial number up to the point when the Model 06 was discontinued (March 10th, 1926). The Cody Museum records office has the serialization records for the Model 90 well beyond what Ned published. That stated, Ned missed finding the late production serial number records for the Model 90. Ned Schwing's books on the Winchester Slide-action rifles are superb references to say the least, and are an absolute must for any serious collector. The link where you see the page about the different models is where this list is then scroll down. There are very sketchy in the latter years with only a handful of final guns at the end. Production Statistics Courtesy Of: Bert Hartman these are the Polishing Room records from the Winchester Factory. I have it listed on my web site and here it is also. ![]() It seems that some of ya'll do not have the current serial information that is available. ![]()
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