Lot 44:Winchester Model 1895 Sporting Lever Action Rifle

September 12th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Lot 44:Winchester Model 1895 Sporting Lever Action Rifle

September 12th, 2009|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,600 - $2,250

Winchester Model 1895 Sporting Lever Action Rifle

Manufactured in 1903. Raised combination Beech sight (partially broken), rear sight block and a Lyman receiver sight. The receiver has contoured sides and is marked with the standard two line address/patent marking. Barrel has the two line nickel steel marking. Smooth straight grip stock with ebony forend insert and steel crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery good. The barrel retains approximately 70% faded original blue finish with the beginnings of a brown patina and some minor spotting of brown patina. The buttplate has a smooth gray patina. The rest of the metal surfaces retain approximately 65% of the bright blue mixed with smooth gray patina. There is a filled repair on the wrist, otherwise the refinished wood has some minor dings and scratches and some light dents.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1895

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge35 WCF

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL