We believe this triggerless Model 1890 Short .22 is a prototype from Winchester's Research & Development department. Note the stainless steel, hexagonic barrel. For some reason, the camera made most of these pix make the stainless barrel and receiver appear to be gold - they're not. See the last pic to gauge the true hue.
Serial No appears to be 7.7.913, but actually references a date (thank you, Herb!).
Note the patent info in one pic and the "R F", "W" and the encircled "VF" on the underside of the barrel (sorry pix are a little blurry). Also, note the notches on the barrel.
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