Disassembly Reassembly of Winchester Model 290

papajohn · January 23, 2006, 09:32 PM

Would you happen to have disassembly and reassembly instructions for the Winchester Model 290? My friend had one in his basement and it is pretty badly rusted but the wood is gorgeous and has basketweave type checkering. I can't figure out how to get the fore-end off and I can't get the magazine tube out. I think it is held tight by rust. I would normally say just pitch it but the wood is so beautiful, it is worth at least trying to save. My e-mail address is: [email protected].
Thanks, John Wilson

George R · February 5, 2006, 07:36 PM

Hi. I have Winchester's takedown instructions and would be glad to copy and snailmail them to you if you want to send me your address. I refinish guns for a living, and suggest you start by removing the wood then soaking the gun for a couple of weeks in korosene or diesel fuel. you can email me at [email protected]

RonLHunt · March 26, 2008, 01:25 PM

I recently purchased replacement stock & forearm for a Winchester Model 290. I would appreciate a copy of the takedown instructions to aid in installing. (Email @ [email protected])
thank you

January 23, 2006, 09:32 PM	#1
papajohn Junior Member Join Date: January 23, 2006 Posts: 8	Disassembly Reassembly of Winchester Model 290 Would you happen to have disassembly and reassembly instructions for the Winchester Model 290? My friend had one in his basement and it is pretty badly rusted but the wood is gorgeous and has basketweave type checkering. I can't figure out how to get the fore-end off and I can't get the magazine tube out. I think it is held tight by rust. I would normally say just pitch it but the wood is so beautiful, it is worth at least trying to save. My e-mail address is: [email protected]. Thanks, John Wilson

February 5, 2006, 07:36 PM	#2
George R Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2004 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 151	Win 290 Hi. I have Winchester's takedown instructions and would be glad to copy and snailmail them to you if you want to send me your address. I refinish guns for a living, and suggest you start by removing the wood then soaking the gun for a couple of weeks in korosene or diesel fuel. you can email me at [email protected]

March 26, 2008, 01:25 PM	#3
RonLHunt Junior Member Join Date: March 26, 2008 Posts: 1	Winchester 290 Assembly/Disassembly I recently purchased replacement stock & forearm for a Winchester Model 290. I would appreciate a copy of the takedown instructions to aid in installing. (Email @ [email protected]) thank you