WWI Winchester 1895 Musket Russian Contract 7.62x54R Lever Action Rifle 1915 Our Assessment: Today, the Russian Winchester 95 remains one of the most romantic and unusual arms of the Great War. They are sought-after collector's items, and at the same time, sad reminders of a once-proud regime's unpreparedness for war."This example is in Good condition, likely faring better than most of the 1895s that made their way to Russia just in time for a Revolution and Civil War, not to mention the purges and violent repression which would follow. It will make a great addition to a collection of WWI military rifles, Russian rifles, or Winchesters. Please see our photos and good luck!
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895, Russian Contract
Serial Number: 141704
Year of Manufacture: 1915
Caliber: 7.62x54R
Action Type: Lever Action Rifle with Fixed Box Magazine
Barrel Length: 28"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned in a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight fixed to the rear of the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are three piece smooth walnut with a handguard secured with spring clips installed around the rear sight, a band at the front of the forend which incorporates a bayonet lug, barrel band with sling swivel, finger grooves in the forend, straight grip, straight comb, steel carbine-style buttplate with sliding door, and a sling plate inlaid to the belly. There is another sling mounting point built into the front of the magazine. There are scattered nicks, dings, scuffs and scratches. A large crack is present on the top of the forend, it does have minor wobble when pressed. The wood is shy at the toe of the stock. The LOP measures 13" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate shows treatment with cold blue, scattered wear and some light erosion. The stocks rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is dim with well defined rifling. There is moderate erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates a 5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle does not retain any of its metal finish. The metal shows scratches, scrapes, scuffs, light surface erosion and other marks. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to worn, but serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. We have cleaned this firearm and performed a mechanic's check but expect many will want to clean the firearm again depending on their standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a bayonet, replacement handguard piece and brown leather sling. A black plastic case is also present.
CA LEGAL: C&R: YES, CA PPT: YES
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