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Lot 1015:Winchester 1895 Rifle 30 U.S.

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1015:Winchester 1895 Rifle 30 U.S.

April 24th, 2015|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$5,500 - $7,500

Scarce Highly Desirable Early Production Flatside Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle

This flatside Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action was manufactured during the second year of production. It features a pinned German silver blade front sight and adjustable semi-buckhorn style rear sight. The barrel is marked with the two-line address ahead of the rear sight and the caliber designation "30 U.S." near the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/-MODEL 1895.-", and the lower tang has the serial number. The patent information is marked on the trigger assembly. It is mounted with a smooth forearm with ebony insert in the Schnabel tip and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate. A small "+" is stamped on the right side of the butt.

ConditionVery fine. The rifle retains 85% plus of the original blue finish with some brown and gray patina on the faded areas of the frame and lever and some light scratches. The wood is also very fine with some scrapes and pressure marks. The markings are crisp throughout, and the action is excellent. Only 5,000 of these scarce flatside Model 1895s were produced in the first two years of production.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1895

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge30 U.S.

Barrel28 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL