This is an exceptional, well above average 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 stripper clip guide mounted on top of the receiver, chambered for the 7.62 Russian Nagant cartridge and bayonet lug. The top of the chamber has the Winchester factory proof over "7.62/M.M.", upper tang has the three-line model/trademark information, and the left side of the receiver has the two-line address/patent marking. The right side of the receiver has a boxed "XN3" Russian arsenal marking. This marking is repeated on the right side of the buttstock. Fitted with a pinned blade front sight (replacement) and ladder rear sight graduated to 3,200 meters. Mounted with a full length finger groove forearm, upper handguard and carbine buttplate with compartment (empty).

Very fine. The rifle retains 70% plus bright original blue finish with a smooth brown patina on the balance. The wood is excellent with some scattered minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. If you want to own one example of a Russian Contract Winchester Model 1895 Musket, here it is!