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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in the Desirable "Teddy Roosevelt" .405 WCF Caliber with Fa

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle in the Desirable  Teddy Roosevelt  .405 WCF Caliber with Fa
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Estimate: $1500 - 2500
This rifle was manufactured in 1923 and has a Lyman beaded blade front sight, a Redfield filler block in the rear sight dovetail and an adjustable Lyman rear peep sight mounted to the left side of the receiver. The left side of the barrel has the standard marking including the caliber ".405 W.C.F." and the "W/P" proofmark. The barrel has a dovetail cut on the underside with a sling swivel installed. The top of the front receiver is matted and has the "W/P" proofmark to the left with the left side of the receiver having the address and patent markings. The top tang is marked "MODEL 95/-WINCHESTER-/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT OFF & FGN.". Mounted on a smooth walnut forearm with a Schnabel tip having an ebony inlay and a straight grip stock with rear sling swivel and "RANGER" recoil pad. With factory letter stating the serial number was applied on "November 22, 1923" and no other information is available.
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 405 WCF
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 419261
Condition: About good, 40% plus of the original blue finish remains with considerable wear on the lever and receiver. The barrel has some small areas of minor pitting and some wear spots. The sights have all been replaced or added and a dovetail cut on the underside of barrel. The crude period replacement refinished wood is good with a few minor marks overall and the recoil pad and sling swivel added. Mechanically fine.