Featured in this lot is an early Winchester Model 1906 pump action rifle chambered in .22 and capable of firing both short and long rifle ammunition, and it was manufactured in 1919. This is an early example with matching serial numbers on the receiver and trigger guard. For only the first full year of production, the Model 1906 was only chambered for the popular .22 Short Rim Fire Round. Around serial numbers 70000, the rifle was chambered for .22 Short, Long, and Long Rifle cartridges interchangeably. The model .06 was a scaled down version of the famed Model 1890 meant for the “boys market.” The Model 1906 uses the same action as the Model 1890, but it is mated with a shorter, 20” round barrel, and shorter length butt stock with Winchester embossed hard rubber butt plate. Early forearms on this model were made plain and round, which would fit the small hands of the young boys lucky enough to have one of these relatively expensive rifles. It was a lucky boy indeed as most boys’ rifles of the early part of the 20th Century were inexpensive single shot affairs. The Model 1906 repeating rifle was the top of the line in youth rifles. The boys who owned them typically used them constantly over long years until they were able to fit a full-size or man-size rifle. Often, one Model 1906 would be passed down from the oldest son to younger sons or possibly daughters. It is fitted with the original Winchester patented 1901 rear sight, along with the correct small blade patented 1902 front sight. All markings are fine and legible on the barrel and upper tang, including the Winchester address, “MOD. 06", patent dates, and caliber. The butt stock, with original Winchester embossed butt plate held to the stock with the original engraved screws, is surprisingly sound and without cracks or chips. The wood to metal fit is tight and excellent, as is the takedown feature. The action functions correctly and all springs are strong. This is an uncleaned, truly “attic condition” example that is clearly a desirable relic from a time when American boys with .22 caliber rifles were commonplace and safe shooting and marksmanship were encouraged. Serial Number: 604626B. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.*