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Winchester Model 1895 Flatside In 38-72 Winchester With Octagonal Barrel
Guns International #: 101169661 Seller's Inventory #: 1267
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1895 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
Seller's Information
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Seller: HLV Fine Guns
Company: Harry Viezens Fine Guns
Member Since: 7/27/13
First Name: Harry
Last Name: Viezens
State: Arizona
Zip: 85541
Country: United States
Phone: (928) 468-0306
Fax: (928) 468-0307
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 115
Total Number of Listings: 3488
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Money Order, and Cashier's Check
Description:
This Winchester was produced in 1896 And Shipped on Febuary 11th 1897 with 10 other rifles with the same specifications to the same order. This rifle's serial number is 2310. It is chambered for the 38-72 Winchester. It is also fitted with the rare octagon barrel. The top barrel flat is stamped [From W.F. Sheard Tacoma Wash.] Sheard was a famous sight maker as well as a Winchester dealer. The rear sight is the standard sight with elevator. The front sight is the uncommon globe sight with adjustable windage base and two position blade sight. This is a fairly rare sight to find on Winchesters. This sight appears to have always been on this rifle. The wear pattern of the sight is consistent with the rest of this barrel. The bore is bright and sharp. The original bluing on the receiver is bright with about 65% of the finish remaining. The barrel bluing would rate a 75% overall with high point loss. The wood retains it's original finish. There is no cracks or damage to the stock or forend. This Winchester shows honest wear and use but no abuse. The factory letter confirms the shipping information. You can read between the lines that this Winchester was shipped To W.F. Sheard In Tacoma Washington. due to the stamp on the barrel flat. Also included is a original Winchester box of correct first issue 38-72 ammunition. This box is in very fine condition with all the original shells intact. This is a fairly rare box to find today! The other box is a Winchester orange box with the original brass that has been reloaded. This is a real historical Winchester from a famous dealer having a factory letter and original boxed ammunition. This is the kind of Winchester that collectors dream of finding! Search for hlvfineguns on google for more details.
Antique H.L.V. Collection (12) F. No. 358 17
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 2310
Caliber Info: 38-72 Winchester
Condition: 94% Overall
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Very Fine
Barrel Type: Octagonal
Action: Lever Action
Sights: Special Front Sight
Manufacture Date: 1896