Holy cow!!! ...are you sure about that serial number? You're gun was made in 1897, and depending on it's condition and chambering, it's potentially a very valuable gun. What kind of shape is it in? What caliber is it. What do the sights look like?
No way to answer without the serial number.
1897. DC
1895
It was made in 1895
With the serial number that you provided,your Winchester model 1890 .22cal pump action rifle was produced in the year 1895.
2nd year of production- 1895
1895 - If it is original, it is quite valuable.
With the serial number that you have supplied,your WINCHESTER model 1894 rifle was made in the year 1895.
Without you providing a serial number,I can only say that the Winchester model 1895 was made from 1896-1931.
Wow that's a early Winchester model 1894! Your rifle was produced in 1895.
You will need to contact the Cody Firearms Museum.
If you are refering to just the model 1894, a serial number search turned up the following information. Serial number 15,579 was made in 1894. Serial 15,580 was made in 1895.