Lot 24:Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Lot 24:Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

September 7th, 2018|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $4,000

Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Lever Action Rifle

This was the first non-detachable box magazine rifle offered by Winchester. This rifle was manufactured in 1927 and features a Lyman blade front sight with a white bead and adjustable buckhorn rear sight. The left side of the barrel is marked "NICKEL STEEL BARREL/ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDER" and "35 W.C.F.". The left side of the action is marked with the two line address and patent dates, the Winchester oval proof is marked on the barrel and receiver at the breech, and the upper tang is marked "MODEL 1895/WINCHESTER/TRADE MARK REG. U.S. PAT. OFF & FGN." Fitted with a smooth forearm with ebony forend insert and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.

ConditionVery fine. The barrel retains 95% original bright blue finish with some minor ear at the muzzle and a few minor scratches. The takedown ring has 70% original finish with an area of smooth brown on the left upper side. The receiver retains 90% original finish with some light spotting, some minor scratches and high edge wear. The magazine and lever retain 75% original finish with wear on the magazine from cycling the action and an area of smooth brown patina on the lever loop. The buttplate has a smooth mottled brown patina with strong original finish on the tang. The wood is excellent with only a few minor handling marks overall. Crisp clear markings. The action is excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

Model1895-Rifle

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge35 WCF

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL