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Early Production Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,600.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Early Production Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500
Manufacturer: Winchester Model: 95
Manufactured in 1896, the second year of production and is 1 of the only 5,000 manufactured with the flat-sided receiver. This solid frame rifle is equipped with a blade front sight and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The top of the barrel is marked "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A." ahead of the rear sight and "30 U.S." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Directly behind the trigger is marked "PAT NOV. 5, 1895/-- NOV. 12, 1895 --". It is fitted with a smooth tapered forearm with an ebony forend insert and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30 U.S.
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 3805
Condition:
Very good as partially refinished. The receiver has a brownish gray patina with light streaks of blue finish and some mild pitting. The barrel retains 40% original blue finish mixed with smooth gray and brown patina. The remaining metal parts have a smooth gray patina. The wood is very good with scattered minor dents and dings. The action needs work, the lever is tight. The markings are clear.