Howdy gang,
I have a small dilemma on my hands. Well, it's an odd dilemma for me because it's rare that I hesitate at trading for a rifle.
I lady I know has a Winchester 1890 in 22 Long (not LR). I think it's the 2nd revision from around 1915 with the factory tang sight. It's in barn fresh condition. Meaning, it's has a heavy brown patina. The condition is fine by me, it will clean up nice. But I guess my point is it's not in a collectible condition. I'm only looking for a shooter anyway.
I have always wanted a nice old 22 pump. She's interested in trading for something that would be more fun for her to shoot. I have rifles that she would be interested in, that's not the problem.
In a perfect world, I would want an old 22, with tang sight, octagon barrel, takedown, that can shoot/feed 22 short and 22LR. This rifle is almost that. But as far as I know the 1890 cannot feed multiple cartridges like the Winchester 62 can. If I were to get this 1980, I probably would buy a 22 short carrier for it because I would shoot mostly 22 short.
My uses would be primarily a fun shooter for my daughter and I would use it for 2.5 months of the year for small game season.
I'm totally rambling in this post. I totally know the answer is get it quick!. I guess I just need something to push me over the edge. What do you guys have for me?