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the best I can do is say that your Winchester model 290 was made between 1963-1976.
Your Winchester model 290 was made from 1965-1976.Winchester chose not to record the serial numbers of the 200 series of rifle they made,of which your is one.These include the models 250,270,290,255,and 275.
winchester did not keep records of the serial numbers by year of manufacture for the 200 series of rifles in which yours belongs.I can say that the model 290 was made from 1963-1976.
On the bottom of the rifle in front of the trigger assembly
your Winchester model 290 was apart of the 200 model series which included the model250 270 290 255 275.the model 290 were made between 1963-1976.the total production of all models were 1,600,000.With your serial number I would guess around 1970.
The Winchester model 290 was made from 1963-1976.That being said serial numbers were not required until the passage of the gun control act of 1968.I can say that your rifle was made before 1968.
your Winchester model 290 in good condition should be in the range of 200-275 dollars.
Your Winchester model 290 ranges in price from 90-200 dollars based on overall condition.
The Winchester model 290 belonged to the 200 series of .22cal rifles.This included the model 250,270,290,255,and 275 models.Winchester did not keep records of the serial numbers on these rifles.I can say that these models were introduced from 1963-1965,and the model 290 was discontinued in the year 1976.
Winchester 290 rifles generally sell (at least in Texas) from as little as $75 in well-used condition to around $150 in very nice condition. www.countrygunsmith.net
Winchester did not keep records of the production of the 200 series of rifles.This includes the model 250,270,290,255,and the model 275.These rifles were introduced from 1963-1965.The model 290 was discontinued in the year 1976.