Winchester Model 1895 Carbine .30-40 Krag 22" Lever Action Rifle
Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever action model to incorporate a non-detachable box magazine. This the model Teddy Roosevelt called his "Big Medicine" 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. This saddle ring carbine was made in 1900, right at the turn of the century. It is chambered in .30-40 Krag and is in about Very Good-plus condition as refinished. It looks like it has seen some use and could stand to see some more. This should make a great addition to a collection of Winchester lever-action rifles.
Make: Winchester
Model: 1895 Carbine
Serial Number: 28888
Year of Manufacture: 1900
Caliber: .30-40 Krag
Action Type: Lever Action Internal Box Magazine Fed
Barrel Length: 22"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade pinned to a slotted base fixed to the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding combination tangent and ladder-style sight. The left of the receiver has been drilled, tapped and filled for a receiver sight (none present)
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with finger-grooved forend secured by a barrel band, spring-clip secured handguard, straight grip, straight comb and steel carbine-style buttplate. There is a sling plate in the belly and a sling stud in the nose of the forend. The stocks have some scattered light marks. There are some scattered compressions and little marks in the wood along with spots of filled repairs. There is a small crack on the right side of the wrist at the receiver. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear, some under and some through the finish. The stocks rate in about Good-plus overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Blue
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 6 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its current metal finish. There are some scattered spots of oxidation, scuffs, and little marks through the finish. There are some areas of finish loss from previous oxidation. There are some scattered areas of erosion under the finish. There is dishing around the screwheads. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are soft, but legible. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished.
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: A leather sling is included.
CA LEGALITY: C&R: YES, CA PPT: NO.
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