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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 WCF Caliber with Cody Letter

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,750.00 - 5,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in Desirable .405 WCF Caliber with Cody Letter
The included copy of a Cody Museum letter confirms the serial number standard, rifle configuration, and caliber and states that the rifle was received in the warehouse on May 15, 1906, shipped on August 1906 and returned for repairs on September 11, 1906 (type of repairs not listed but most likely deluxe upgrade). Raised Lyman blade front sight (bead missing) and a sporting type rear sight. Standard two line New Haven address/patent dates on the left side of the receiver, three line model designation/trademark information on the upper tang, and the serial number on the lower tang. Nicely figured checkered Schnabel forearm with ebony insert and checkered straight grip stock with shotgun buttplate.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 405 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 53611
Condition: Fine as factory refurbished/reworked to deluxe configuration. The rifle retains 40% original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown patina with some minor spotting. The wood is fine with a repaired chip on the wrist (right side) and some minor handling marks. There is some minor bruising in the overall crisp checkering.