![]() ![]() Initially I thought there must have been large gaps in the numbering, but a quick scrutiny between subsequent serial numbers in my list seems to contradict that theory. The lowest s/n I found is 1176, the highest s/n is 57900 the difference between the two numbers is 56764 much larger number than the 32893 allegedly produced. I spent a couple of hours looking at online photos of 490’s and made a list of 60 rifles. I tend to believe this number given the authority of the source in addition, I read several online comments by individuals who stated the number of rifles produced to be around 32,000 one person wrote around 38,000. While researching “all-I-can-find” on the model 490 I noticed that serial numbers reach way higher than the 32,893 produced (as stated by Thomas Henshaw in his volume). At least one special order rifle was manufactured with nickel-plated frame and trigger and deluxe walnut stock.Both 5 and 10-round magazines were manufactured in Cobourg, Ontario at the Cooey plant.The 1975 Winchester catalog mentions a 15-round magazine, but apparently it was never produced.10-round magazines were also available, sold separately.Rifles were sold with one 5-round magazine.The one-piece solid walnut stock had a satin finish, the checkering was cut pressed.The metals were sourced in Canada while the walnut for the stocks was imported from the United States (American walnut).An asterisk after the serial number indicates the recall was completed.Winchester issued a recall in March 1976 (for being “…the subject of unintentional discharge problems”).Delivery started in 1975, offered for sale from 1975 to 1980.Included in the Winchester catalog for the years: 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977.Introduced by Winchester in the 1974 catalog.No records have surfaced for establishing year of production by serial number.Production started in 1975 and ended in 1976.All serial numbers start with a J followed by five or six numbers, the first one always being a zero.Produced with 22-inch barrel only, Proof Steel.Manufactured by Winchester Canada at the Cooey Brook Road North plant in Cobourg, Ontario.Do you have additional comments to add to the list ? Are there errors ? Any data on the original MSRP price ? I apologize if this post is repetitious, but to get my facts straight in anticipation of a purchase I made a list of all the information I could find on this model. ![]()
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