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EARLY WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 ( 95 ) SADDLE RING CARBINE SRC 30-40 KRAG CALIBER, 22” BARREL, NICE SHINY BORE, ORIG UNSANDED WOOD, MADE 1915
Guns International #: 101550588 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Winchester Rifles - Model 1895 - Winchester Rifles - Antique Lever
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Seller: victorio1sw
Member Since: 8/4/13
State: Texas
Country: United States
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Number of Active Listings: 4
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders.
Description:
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Description:
The Winchester M1895 was very popular on both sides of the Mexican Border from early 1900’s into the 1920’s. Some related pictures follow. The Texas Rangers and Sheriffs along the border favored the M1895, as it was capable of long-range shooting against German Mausers often used by the other side. A. R. Baker is ready with his M1895 Carbine! Another photo shown here is a group of Arizona Rangers at Morenci in 1903. The one centered on a Telephone Pole is Gen. Emilio Campo in Mexico. A fourth photo captures three Villianistas near Naco, AZ against the background of the San Jose Mountains.
In earlier years, Teddy Roosevelt took a Model 1895 carbine in 30-40 Krag with him to Cuba. This rifle was carried by Tom Berenger when he portrayed Roosevelt in the 1997 movie “Rough Riders”.
This carbine is in the most desirable 30-40 Krag caliber, also known as 30 Government. Designed by John M. Browning, it was the first Winchester lever action with a box magazine. This allowed the use of pointed bullets, which were proven to travel much farther with a given powder load. The magazine would hold four cartridges, and a fifth could be carried in the chamber. On the action ring, just ahead of the bolt, is stamped “30” below the encircled Winchester proof mark “PW”.
The upper tang has the “Model 1895 / Winchester / Trade Mark Reg. In U.S. Pat. Off.” deeply stamped. (By serial number 80,000 the last line changed to “Trade Mark Reg. In U.S. Pat. Off. Fgn.”). In 1922 the first line would read “Model 95”. The lower tang is stamped with the serial number “76359” and “B”, where the latter was the assembly room B. Because the barrel is largely covered by a walnut handguard, the Winchester name and applicable patent dates are on the left side of frame. The original saddle ring and threaded stud are present. Left side of frame never drilled for a Lyman or Williams peep sight, as so many were. Traces of fading blue remain on top of the bolt and in protected areas of the action. The hammer safety notch is not broken, and the full cock notch has a smooth release. The lever action assembly is as crisp and tight as when new. The lower part of the lever loop is depressed downward to release from a hook, and as the lever continues forward parts of the mechanism hinge downward. With the action open, a cartridge has been lifted from the box magazine, and closing the action again chambers the cartridge. I must say that the working of a M1895 Winchester is louder than racking a pump shotgun, and can be heard 100 yards away!
The 22” barrel has the normal ramp-type front sight with the expected pinned sight blade. The external surfaces of the barrel are smooth gray, with a touch of blue near the handguard. The bore in this carbine is about excellent, with strong shiny lands, and scattered porosity mostly in grooves. These sharp lands and grooves are very distinct at muzzle, with no rod wear or muzzle damage. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this bore as a strong eight. The bore was scrubbed clean with Colt 45 scrub pad slivers, as spiral-wrapped around a brass bristle brush. Bore grease was applied afterward, to preserve this nice bore.
Unlike so many of these M1895 carbines, the original handguard is still present. Also unlike many, the walnut handguard has not been cracked. Removal of the rear sight would allow the handguard to be pulled free with upward force, as flat springs on both sides of the barrel release. The factory rear sight in the down position is easily adjustable for windage, by simply loosening two small screws. With the “ladder” in the vertical position, the graduations range from 8 to 18 (hundred yards). The left side of the stepped sight base is numbered 200, 300, 500, and 700 (yards).
The walnut buttstock on this SRC is in definitely exceptional condition, with only a few random dings, and never sanded. Weighing over 9 pounds, these heavy carbines are usually found with banged-up wood. The fore end and handguard walnut are also very nice, with only minor dings and handling wear. The buttplate includes a sliding door for an optional cleaning rod.
There were almost 427,000 Winchester M1895’s produced 1895-1932. However, the Russian Empire purchased 70% of the total production in 1915-17. The United States ordered 10,000 for the Spanish War, but most of these were bought by M. Hartley & Company and sold to Cuba in 1906. In Madis’ Winchester Book, he states that 7 of 9 of this model’s production were muskets. Other countries adopted the M1895, and untold 1000’s were shipped across the Rio Grande into Mexico at Laredo and El Paso. In the 1960’s many older men told me of seeing those crates of Winchesters going to Mexico 1910-20 and added “We sure didn’t think that was right”!
Overall this is a better-than-average Winchester M1895 Saddle Ring Carbine.
Notice: All gun photos presented here are of Extremely-High-Definition quality, and represent enlargement up to 7X Actual Size! This means that a spot the diameter of a sharp pencil point (0.015”) can appear to be almost 1/8”.
I can ship this carbine directly to a buyer with C&R license, or to his FFL dealer, unless your State has exceeded normal Federal guidelines.
Terms:
No International sales. Not being sold as a shooter, but as a collector’s Winchester 1892. If you want to shoot any older gun, first take it to a competent gunsmith and have it checked out.
Three day inspection period, but ask questions prior to buying (see additional notes on returns at bottom). Additional pictures sent on request. Send me an email, and we can set up a phone call to discuss details of this antique gun.
See my 21 years of 100% positive feedback ratings on eBay (user name: victorio1sw). Member NRA, TGCA, CCA, RSA, and S&WCA.
I accept Bank Cashier’s Checks and Postal Money Orders. No personal checks or Western Union MO’s. Payment must be received within seven days after sale date, and sent by Priority Mail with Tracking Number provided by buyer. Shipping by FedEx Ground (in 10” x 8” x 50” box, 14#) with insurance $74.87 (and tracking number provided to buyer). Usually shipping occurs within 3 days after payment received.
Three (3) day Inspection and Return Policy: Only if returned Exactly as Received - Not Disassembled for Inspection, Not Tampered, Not Broken/Chipped/Scratched/Dented/Scuffed, or any Parts Switched. Any Original Documentation sent Must Be Returned with item.
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Curio/Relic: Yes