Winchester 290 Question

Pave Pilot · May 22, 2004, 02:45 PM

A bud at work had one given to him by a widow.
He says it's marked " 22 S L CR LR"

"CR"??????????? Short for "Cartridge" maybe? But that would make only sense to me if at the end.....talked to two, gun store buds, they've never heard of it.

He's sure that's how it's marked as he wrote it down this morning.

Any theories?

Harley Nolden · May 22, 2004, 03:59 PM

I am unable to locate a CR rimfire. I'm thinking that the round is actually a CB Cap. The CR indicated on the rifle may be worn to obscure the bottom parrt of the "B" indicating that it is an "R"

Tell your Bud, to take a #2 graphite pencil. Color over the lettering on the gun. This should bring up the letters to be easier read. I am attaching the CB Cap information for your convenience.

rufe-snow · May 23, 2004, 01:09 AM

The book I have, notes that the Model 290, is only chambered for the 22 Long and 22 Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably. The tube magazine holds either 15 or 17 cartridges, depending on which cartridge is loaded.

Nothing is mentioned about 22 short or "CR"?

Lancel · May 23, 2004, 01:19 AM

I don't know nothin' but I'm bettin' it says:

"22 S L OR LR" but the "O" is not fully formed.

Larry

Pave Pilot · May 23, 2004, 07:42 AM

Thanks All!!! He says he'll do the pencil trick and report back Tuesday.........option 3: "OR" seems very logical.....

Pave Pilot · May 25, 2004, 02:42 PM

The winner is option three....with help fron the pencil trick.

Lancel · May 26, 2004, 01:14 AM

I'm bursting with pride all cver.

Larry

May 22, 2004, 02:45 PM	#1
Pave Pilot Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2000 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 127	Winchester 290 Question A bud at work had one given to him by a widow. He says it's marked " 22 S L CR LR" "CR"??????????? Short for "Cartridge" maybe? But that would make only sense to me if at the end.....talked to two, gun store buds, they've never heard of it. He's sure that's how it's marked as he wrote it down this morning. Any theories? __________________ Freedom is never free: get on your feet or get on your knees.

May 23, 2004, 01:09 AM	#3
rufe-snow Junior Member Join Date: August 20, 2002 Posts: 14	Model 290 Chambering The book I have, notes that the Model 290, is only chambered for the 22 Long and 22 Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably. The tube magazine holds either 15 or 17 cartridges, depending on which cartridge is loaded. Nothing is mentioned about 22 short or "CR"? __________________ RICHARD

May 23, 2004, 01:19 AM	#4
Lancel Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: KY-TN Border Posts: 216	I don't know nothin' but I'm bettin' it says: "22 S L OR LR" but the "O" is not fully formed. Larry __________________ All I know is what I read on the internet. ~update to Will Rodgers.

May 23, 2004, 07:42 AM	#5
Pave Pilot Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2000 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 127	Thanks All!!! He says he'll do the pencil trick and report back Tuesday.........option 3: "OR" seems very logical..... __________________ Freedom is never free: get on your feet or get on your knees.

May 25, 2004, 02:42 PM	#6
Pave Pilot Senior Member Join Date: August 23, 2000 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 127	The winner is option three....with help fron the pencil trick. __________________ Freedom is never free: get on your feet or get on your knees.

May 22, 2004, 03:59 PM	#2
Harley Nolden Staff In Memoriam Join Date: January 8, 1999 Location: Brunswick,GA USA Posts: 1,884	Cr I am unable to locate a CR rimfire. I'm thinking that the round is actually a CB Cap. The CR indicated on the rifle may be worn to obscure the bottom parrt of the "B" indicating that it is an "R" Tell your Bud, to take a #2 graphite pencil. Color over the lettering on the gun. This should bring up the letters to be easier read. I am attaching the CB Cap information for your convenience.

May 26, 2004, 01:14 AM	#7
Lancel Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: KY-TN Border Posts: 216	I'm bursting with pride all cver. Larry __________________ All I know is what I read on the internet. ~update to Will Rodgers.