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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle 30 US (30-40 Krag)

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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle 30 US (30-40 Krag)
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Winchester Model 1895 Lever Action Rifle 30 US (30-40 Krag)

This nice Winchester 1895 was made in 1903 with Serial Number 47617

The last John M. Browning design for Winchester , the Model 1895 was engineered
to accommodate a new generation of military cartridges promising to gain a substantial
market.
One of the innovative features of the model 1895 was the use of a non-detachable
box magazine made necessary for use with more powerful pointed bullets.
This was the first box magazine rifle developed by Winchester .

First Models have flat sides, rounded top and breech bolt, and a one-piece lever.
The Second Model has a fluted receiver with a two-piece lever.
Configurations were rifle, carbine and musket.
Production ran from 1895 to 1940 with a total of 426,754 guns made.
Of these 293,816 were in the 7.62 mm Russian caliber in the musket version which
were shipped to the Russian Imperial Government in 1915 and 1916.
The model 1895 was a favorite among the Texas Rangers and other lawmen of the
period.
Model 1895 Calibers:
.30-40 Krag (also known as “30 Army” and “30 U.S. ”) - This Rifle
.38-72 W.C.F.
.40-72 W.C.F.
.303 British
.35 W.C.F.
.405 W.C.F.
7.62 Russian
.30-03 ( Springfield )
.30-06 ( Springfield ).

This Gun appears to be 100% working condition with a decent bore, considering its
age, to the 28" long barrel

Gun has been tapped for scope rail mount on left side of receiver.

Finish is a black coating throughout the gun to all metal surfaces - this has some
chipping on edges.

Wood is very good with no cracks or damage - Has been finished in a gloss varnish.

Estimated value of this very nice Winchester is $800