1901 Browning Brothers Marked Winchester Model 1895 .30-40 Krag 28" Lever Action Rifle
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895
Serial Number: 31569
Year of Manufacture: 1901
Caliber: .30-40 Krag
Action Type: Lever Action Internal Boxed Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 28"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel, its bead is missing. The rear sight is a three-leaf folding express-style sight dovetailed to the rear of the barrel. The left of the receiver is drilled and tapped for the installed Lyman receiver sight which has been refinished.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are two-piece checkered deluxe walnut with schnabel forend, straight grip, straight comb and case color steel crescent buttplate. There is a triangular ebony inlay in the forend tip. The stocks have a couple of little marks through the finish and minor draglines. The checkering is well defined. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP measures 12 1/2" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks rate in about Fine-excellent overall condition as restored.
Type of Finish: Blue & Case Color
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined. There is scattered erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered little marks and areas of surface erosion under the finish. There are some scattered areas of light thinning. There is some mottled discoloration on the barrel at the front. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong slots. The markings are worn, but legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as restored.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a framed Winchester factory records letter.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
RIFLE