Lot 26: Winchester Model 1895 Takedown Rifle in .405 W.C.F.

Manufactured 1915. The barrel has the two-line nickel steel marking and "405 W.C.F." on the upper left. Winchester factory oval proofs are on the barrel and receiver at the breech. The receiver is marked with the two-line Winchester address/patent on the left, three-line trademark on the upper tang, serial number on the lower tang, and has a matted section on the top of the receiver ring. It is fitted with raised dovetailed Lyman beaded blade front, replacement Sheard three-leaf (one a folding ladder) rear, and receiver mounted Lyman peep sights. Mounted with a smooth schnabel tip forearm with ebony insert and a straight grip stock with added swivel eyelet base and fitted with a factory checkered steel shotgun buttplate. Includes a tan canvas takedown carry-case with leather straps and reinforced areas.

Very good, retains 30% original blue finish with the balance, primarily on the receiver, lever and buttplate, showing a mixture of brown and grey patinas. There are some tool type marks and battering visible on the right side of the takedown collar. The wood is also very good with some scattered minor dings and scratches and some visible mild handling wear in the varnish on the forearm. Mechanically excellent. The case is good with some moderate wear and an absent buckle.