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Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Flatside Special Order Flatside Lever Action Rifle with Three Digit

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:5,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
Excellent Winchester Model 1895 Flatside Special Order Flatside Lever Action Rifle with Three Digit
According to the factory records (copy NOT included), this rifle was shipped from the warehouse on June 13, 1896, and returned on June 8, 1897 for unspecified repair work. Deluxe special order rifle, with the special order checkered forend and pistol grip area of the buttstock with factory sling swivels, extra length barrel, and the very desirable Lyman side mounted hunting/target sight. The top of the barrel in front of the rear sight is marked with the two line markings of "MANUFACTURED BY THE/ ---WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CT.---" with the caliber markings of ".30 US" also on top of the barrel directly in front of the receiver ring. Patent marking and serial number behind the trigger, two line model marking on the upper tang, and the Lyman peep sight on the left side. It has the Winchester factory forend and buttstock with the Schnabel forend tip and black ebony insert. It has an all blued Winchester factory finish.
BBL: 28 inch round
Stock:
Gauge: 30-40 Krag
Finish: blue
Grips: walnut
Serial Number: 395
Condition: Very fine as factory refurbished with 85% bright factory blue finish, starting to thin out on top and side of the barrel with scattered light wear. The stock and forend are both in very fine condition retaining most of their varnished finish with some minor touch-up on the lower sides of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent.