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Lot 1236:U.S. Navy Winchester-Lee 1895 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1236:U.S. Navy Winchester-Lee 1895 Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet

September 11th, 2021|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Navy Contract Winchester-Lee Model 1895 Straight Pull Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet

This Winchester-Lee Model 1895 rifle was manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co. as part of the second contract run for the United States Navy c. 1899. Designed by James Paris Lee, the innovative Winchester-Lee rifles are chambered for the rimless high velocity 6mm Lee (.236) cartridge and feature a straight pull-bolt action, charger-loaded five-shot magazine and pistol grip stock. These rifles saw extensive service with the Navy and Marine Corps landing parties during the Spanish-American War, Boxer Rebellion and Philippine Insurrection. This rifle has the Navy markings: "U.S.N./Anchor/No.16320/-J. N.J.-" roll-stamped on the top of the receiver. A Navy "Triangle/J" inspection mark is stamped on the toe of the buttplate, and a five-pointed star is stamped ahead of the buttplate tang. Winchester patent marks are roll-stamped in two lines on the left side of the receiver. The barrel, upper and lower barrel bands, rear sight base, receiver, bolt, magazine, trigger guard and buttplate have military blue finish. The rear sight leaf spring is nitre blue. The stock and handguard are oil finished black walnut. The upper barrel band has a stacking swivel, the lower band has a fixed sling swivel, ahead of the magazine has a rotating sling swivel, and a fixed sling swivel is fitted underneath the buttstock. Fitted with the scarce front sight cover designed for the Navy Model 1895 rifles. The carbine style buttplate has a sliding butt trap door. Although the innovative U.S. Navy Model 1895 rifle had a relatively short service life it is a scarce and historically important rifle that saw action in numerous small engagements with the Navy and Marines in the colonial era that began with the Spanish American War. "GDM" (George D. Moller) collection initials marked at the toe of the stock. Includes a Remington Arms bayonet numbered "16159" on the butt, scabbard, and period leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

ConditionFine, retaining 60% thinning original blue finish with brown patina on the balance and some spots of light pitting on the bolt and receiver. Stock is also fine as re-oiled with scattered light scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet and scabbard are both very good with scattered light pitting and wear, and sharp markings on the bayonet.
Details
ManufacturerWinchester
ModelLee Navy
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge6 mm Lee
Barrel28 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views3045
Catalog page188
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