Lot 2085
1900 Winchester Model 1895 .30 U.S. Lever Action Rifle. The left of the barrel is marked âNICKEL STEEL BARREL / ESPECIALLY FOR SMOKELESS POWDERâ, the top-rear is marked â30 U.S.â. The left of the receiver is marked âMANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN, CONN. U.S.A. PAT. NOV. 5. 95. NOV. 12. 95. AUG. 17. 97. JAN. 25. 98. AUG. 23. 98â. The top tang is marked -âWINCHESTER / MODEL 1895.â-. The serial number is marked across the bottom tang. The front sight is a brass beaded blade dovetailed to a base shaped from the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a semi-buckhorn style leaf sight with an elevator. The 1895 was used extensively by hunters and lawmen of the period. The Texas Rangers and Arizona Rangers were quite partial to the 1895, particularly the short carbines in .30-40 Krag. One famous old photograph of the Arizona Rangers, taken in Morenci, Arizona, during a copper-mine riot, depicts the entire Ranger force packing 1895 Winchesters. Fighters in the Mexican Revolution also loved the â95, and many of Pancho Villaâs soldiers fought with carbines chambered in .30-40 Krag. Many â95s come out of Mexico suffering from hard use but still in shootable condition. The 1895 Winchesterâs appearance has been criticized by many fans of older Winchester lever guns. In fact, G&Aâs Elmer Keith poor-mouthed the 1895âs form to no end. True, the 1895 represented a complete reconception by John Browning over his own design in earlier lever actions. The reason for the 1895âs new appearance was the lack of a tube magazine underneath the barrel. Rather, the magazine was a non-detachable box under the receiver. Though some found it ungainly, the 1895 became very popular. The heavier receiver and box magazine allowed for more powerful loads at higher pressures than Winchesterâs previous lever actions. Spitzer-style bullets could be used since there was no danger of tip-to-primer contact in the box magazine. The 1895 Winchester was the first lever action model to incorporate a non-detachable box magazine. This is the model (Not Caliber)Teddy Roosevelt called his âBig Medicineâ that he used in hunting here and in Africa. With its quick handling characteristics, box magazine and spitzer bullet capability, the Model 1895 changed the world of sporting rifles forever. The 1895 was used by major powers worldwide, with Russia alone purchasing nearly 300,000 1895âs to supplement their own arms production during World War I. In 1898, the United States ordered 10,000 of the rifles in musket form with handguard for use in the Spanish-American War, but the war ended before they could be delivered. One hundred were issued for field testing in the Philippines and the remaining 9,900 were sold to M. Harley Company. Many of these were shipped to the new Cuban government in 1906 and some found their way to Pancho Villaâs troops in Mexico. Serial Number: 26938 | Caliber / Gauge: .30-40 Krag (.30 Army) | LOP: 13" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD2107
- Dimensions: 28" barrel
- Circa: 1900
- Notes: ***FFL Required For All Firearms Manufactured After 1898: Out-of-State Buyers Firearms must be shipped through our 3rd Party Shipper Westside Mail Center and ALL Firearms Manufactured After 1898 must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License. BEFORE PLACING BIDS ON FIREARMS, CHECK YOUR STATE AND COUNTY LAWS TO VERIFY THE FIREARM IS LEGAL IN YOUR STATE. It is the Bidders responsibility to know or verify the legality of a specific Firearm or Magazine prior to placing any bids. FIREARMS UNABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR STATE WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPING COSTS IF APPLICABLE; Local Arizona Buyers MUST have a Valid ARIZONA ID with a Current Physical Address and MUST complete all necessary background and registration forms at Bradford's Auction Gallery Firearms Manufactured After 1898. ANY DENIED BACKGROUND CHECK WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE ****
- Condition: This rifle is in good condition with signs of wear commensurate with age and use. Approx. 10%-20% original finish retained with a silver patina throughout the receiver. The bore is semi-bright with wear throughout and strong rifling. The action functions correctly. Stock shows deep scratches and round plug. Please review the photos for details and condition.
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For out of town buyers, once we have received your payment your purchase will be turned over to Westside Mail Center our exclusive shipping provider. Westside Mail Center will proactively reach out to you to arrange packing, shipping and insurance.
OUT OF TOWN SHIPPING FIREARMS BUYERS:
Shipping for Out-of-State Buyers must be done through our 3rd Party Shipper Westside Mail Center. All firearms Post 1898 must be shipped to a valid holder of a Federal Firearms License on ALL Modern Weapons. The full cost of shipping and packing will be at the winning bidders / buyers expense. It is your responsibility to provide Westside Mail Center with the FFL dealer of your choice and they are responsible for sending the 3rd party shipper a copy of their FFL information. FIREARMS UNABLE TO BE SHIPPED TO YOUR STATE WILL RESULT IN A REFUND MINUS A 25% RESTOCKING FEE AND SHIPPING COSTS IF APPLICABLE.
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