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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Sporting Rifle

Manufactured in 1932, this was the first non-detachable box magazine rifle made by Winchester. The left side rear of the barrel is marked "MADE IN U.S.A." followed by the two line nickel steel/smokeless powder marking followed by "-30 ARMY", and the Winchester oval proof is marked on the top of the barrel and receiver at the breech. The upper left side of the receiver is marked with the two-line address/patent dates, the upper tang is marked "MODEL 95/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF& FGN." and the serial number appears on the lower tang behind the lever latch. The barrel is equipped with a pinned ramped blade front sight and an adjustable rear sporting sight. Blue finish with casehardened hammer and crescent buttplate, and mounted with a smooth walnut Schnabel forearm and straight grip stock.

Manufacture: Winchester
Model: 1895
BBL: 28 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 30 ARMY
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 425289B

Fine. The 60% original blue finish with scattered thinning, edge wear, areas of smooth gray patina, some flaking and some scattered minor scuffs and scratches. The refinished wood is fine with some scattered minor dents and handling marks. The markings are clear. Mechanically excellent.