W. F. SHEARD MARKED WINCHESTER MODEL 1895 DELUXE RIFLE IN CALIBER 30 US / 30-40 KRAG

Description:
28 inch round nickel steel barrel is marked 30 US. Pinned blade with bead front sight and half buckhorn sporting rear. Top of breechblock is retailer marked "FROM W.F. SHEARD/ TOCOMA, WASH.". Checkered deluxe walnut stocks. Winchester marked hard rubber shotgun style buttplate. Metal surfaces are mostly clean and smooth showing light wear and handling marks with the barrel showing 90% original blue, the receiver showing about 80% and the lever and magazine showing about 70%. The bore is excellent, bright and shiny with strong rifling. The stocks are solid and full fitting having been freshened up some time ago with a coat of finish added over muted checkering now showing light wear and handling marks.

Leroy Merz Antique Firearms specializes in antique and vintage Winchesters and other fine American firearms. Since 1965 Mr. Merz has taken part in the world of firearms and has been a contributor to many well known reference books. We have hundreds of additional guns in every price range at our home online. Search for Merz Antiques in google.
 

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-40 Krag

Price: $8,475.00