"In the Model 95, as with all Winchester models," wrote legendary Winchester expert and author George Madis, "carbines with special features were rarely ordered" ("The Winchester Book," page 465). Offered here is one of those rare special order deluxe Model 1895s that are highly sought after by today's collectors. Moreover, this deluxe carbine is in very fine condition, which only adds to its desirability. Manufactured in 1914, the carbine is fitted with a Marble Sheard beaded blade front sight and a Lyman receiver peep sight. The handguard and barrel lack provisions for a rear sight, which is another special order feature. The receiver has the standard Winchester markings on the left side and lacks provisions for a saddle ring. On special order, the saddle ring was absent. The upper tang has the standard three-line model/trade mark information. The serial number is stamped on the lower tang. The nicely figured deluxe walnut forearm and straight grip stock are checkered. The buttstock is fitted with a trap buttplate. The left side of the lower tang is marked "147." The assembly number "147" is repeated on the stock inlet. According to George Madis, about 387 Model 1895s featured checkered or carved stocks (see "The Winchester Book," page 460). Higher grade finishes "will be found less often on the Model 95 than on other models," continued Madis, "partly due to the fact that it was a higher-power arm intended for the more rugged hunting." This deluxe carbine certainly makes for a rare Model 1895.

Very fine, retaining 75% factory quality refinished blue finish with thinning to brown on the balance. The buttplate has taken on a mottled gray patina. The wood is also very fine with minor dings and scratches and a few blemishes in the overall crisp checkering. Mechanically excellent. A desirable deluxe Winchester Model 1895 carbine with several special order features that is missing from the most advanced collections.