This is an example of one of the approximately 294,000 Model 1895 Muskets sold to the Imperial Russian Government between 1915 and 1916. These muskets were similar to the standard musket, but with a clip guides mounted on top of the receiver, is chambered for the 7.62 Russian Nagant cartridge and with bayonets. The top of the receiver ring is marked with the Winchester oval proof over "7.62/M.M.", the upper tang is marked. The upper receiver tang is marked "MODEL 1895/- WINCHESTER -/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. & FGN."., the left side of the receiver is marked with the two line address/patent dates, the right side has a boxed "XM3" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Blade front sight and folding ladder rear sight graduated to 3,200 meters. Each barrel band is fitted with a sling swivel and it is mounted with a full length walnut forearm with hand guard and straight grip stock with a carbine buttplate with compartment, (bore brush and tool not included), and quick release sling swivel. There is a crude period "A. C." carved into the left side of the buttstock, and a boxed "XM3" of a circled stamped "38" on the right side. Complete with a 16 inch sword bayonet.

Fair with a smooth brown patina on the barrel and magazine, with a couple of small patches of minor pitting on the magazine and several small dings on the receiver. The receiver retains 30% thin original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The wood is fair with the above noted carvings on the left side of the stock and overall a number of minor gouges, dents, dings and scratches. The markings are clear. The action is good. The bayonet is very fine without a scabbard.