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Lot 4: Winchester 1895 Rifle 40-72 WCF

Scarce and Desirable Early Production Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle with Three Digit Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Lot 4: Winchester 1895 Rifle 40-72 WCF

Scarce and Desirable Early Production Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle with Three Digit Serial Number

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 21, 2013

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

Scarce and Desirable Early Production Winchester Model 1895 Flat Side Lever Action Rifle with Three Digit Serial Number

Manufacturer: Winchester
Model: 1895
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 40-72 WCF
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 5780
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 7
Class: Antique
Description:

Manufactured in 1896, the second year of production and is 1 of the only first 5,000 manufactured with the flat-sided receiver. Blade front and elevation adjustable rear sights on a barrel stamped "MANUFACTURED BY THE/WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A." ahead of the rear sight and "40-72 W.C.F." at the breech. The upper tang is marked "WINCHESTER/MODEL 1895" and the serial number is marked on the lower tang. Directly behind the trigger is marked "PAT NOV. 5, 1895/-- NOV. 12, 1895 --". Mounted with a smooth tapered forearm with an ebony forend insert and straight grip stock with a steel crescent buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Fine. The rifle retains 75% plus original blue finish with the balance a smooth brown-gray patina. The hammer retains 90% original case colors and the buttplate has a mottled gray patina. The stock is fine with a repaired wrist (dowel pins visible) and some minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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