Winchester Model 1895 Rifle in .405 W.C.F. – Early First-Year Production, Serial 47990

Description:

Offered for sale is an early Winchester Model 1895 chambered in .405 W.C.F., serial number 47990, placing it in the desirable early 1904 first-year production range for the .405 cartridge.
This rifle is an honest, solid example of one of Winchester’s most iconic big-game lever actions. It has the look collectors and shooters both appreciate: strong markings, attractive wood, visible rifling, and period upgrades that fit the rifle well.
Features and details:

• Winchester Model 1895
• Caliber: .405 W.C.F.
• Serial number: 47990
• Early first-year .405 production
• Fitted with a Lyman receiver sight
• Period W. Sheard, Tacoma, Wash. front sight
• Original-style steel buttplate
• Good overall fit and appearance
• Bore shows visible rifling and presents well for its age
• Wood has good color and attractive figure with normal handling marks from age and use
• Metal has an even aged patina / thinning finish consistent with an honest early rifle

Condition:
This is not a restored showpiece, but a very appealing original-style rifle with real presence. The metal shows finish wear and patina from age, and the wood shows expected marks and edge wear. The rifle has a nice overall look, and the bore appears respectable with visible rifling. Please review photos carefully and judge condition for yourself.
This is a desirable example of the famous 1895 in .405 Winchester, a model strongly associated with early 20th-century sporting rifles and sought after by Winchester collectors.
Price: $6,250 OBO
 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .405 Winchester
Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 47990

Price: $6,250.00
Shipping: $100.00