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WINCHESTER 1895

• WINCHESTER 1895 CARBINE, 1ST MODEL,
  WINCHESTER 1895 CARBINE, 1ST MODEL, .38-72 WCF An absolutely wonderful example of the Winchester 1895 rifle as it would've first appeared on the commercial market. This design of rifle is notable in a few respects, one for being Winchesters first offering designed for the then newly-introduced spitzer bullets and two for being one of John Browning's last designs for Winchester. This particular firearm is in a carbine configuration with an octagon barrel, flat-side receiver and smooth walnut handguard and buttstock with curved steel buttplate. The sights are a simple flip-up V-notches for 100 and 200 yard elevations with a driftable front blade. The blued finish is all but completely worn off with only a few spots still visible on the hammer and on sections of the lever mechanism. Mechanically there are no noticeable issues with the action still feeling remarkably smooth for its age. There is frosting visible in the rifling though the lanes and grooves are still defined. Some minor dings to the buttstock. S/N: 2517, Caliber: .38-72 WCF, BBL: 20", OAL: 39"
• WINCHESTER 1895 RIFLE MADE FOR COLORADO
  WINCHESTER 1895 RIFLE MADE FOR COLORADO NATIONAL GUARDThis is a Winchester 1895, made in 1849 in caliber .30-40, made for the Colorado National Guard as a musket, but later altered by having the forend cut back, the top hand guard removed, and the front sight modified. The receiver has "NATIONAL GUARD OF COLORADO" stamped on the right hand side, and unit markings of "2A2" stamped on the top of the breech. Serial number 20152 denotes manufactured in 1899. The barrel is marked "KSM 30 U.S." and "Nickel Steal Barrel Especially for Smokeless Powder." The gun retains its military style sling swivels. Dimensions: Barrel is 28 inches long. The gun overall is 46 inches long. We do not sell post 1898 firearms to California residents unless they have a valid FFL or Relic and Curio license. Ben Pate at American Arms in Woodland, CA will handle all in state and out of state transfers. His fees are $100 per gun plus any applicable shipping charges. By purchasing this lot you agree that you will be solely responsible for compliance with all applicable Legal Requirements governing the purchase, sale, transfer and shipping of Firearms. The Firearms must be shipped only to a Federal Firearms License holder (“FFL Holder”). You must transmit a copy of your (or your FFL Holder’s) license to the seller before the Firearms can be shipped. You must make arrangements with an FFL Holder before placing a bid. It is very important that you contact an FFL Holder before placing a bid in order to verify the complete cost of the transfer, the legality of the item in your area, and to make sure you qualify to pass any required background checks. “Firearms” shall have the meaning provided under the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. 101 et seq. “Legal Requirements” means all applicable legal requirements for the sale, transfer and transport of the item, including but not limited to statutes, regulations and/or requirements of any country, state locality, province, municipality or other government authority or regulatory entity regarding sales or auctions, the sale and/or transfer of the item, export or import control, taxation, duties or tariffs, and licensing of brokers and dealers. Condition: Overall excellent as altered. The wood has a few light contact marks. The forend has been shortened, and the top handguard removed. The front sight has been altered to a civilian configuration. The bore is very good. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Condition: s
• WINCHESTER M1895 .35-40 KRAG SADDLE
  WINCHESTER M1895 .35-40 KRAG SADDLE RING CARBINEWinchester 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine in standard caliber .30-40 Krag. This scarce variant of the famed box-magazine John Browning designed rifle with serial number 75871 was manufactured in 1911. The majority of Winchester Model 1895s were actually in musket configuration and sold to Russia for World War I. Very few of these have ever returned to the U.S. and little is now known of their whereabouts. Aside from these, Winchester produced a number of Model 1895 sporting rifles. The least produced were the saddle ring carbines. The standard caliber for all but the Russian Muskets in this model was .30-40 Krag. For the first couple of decades of the 20th century, the .30-40 was considered one of the most powerful cartridges of the time. It was especially popular since its introduction in the 1890s as the first U.S. Government’s small-bore smokeless powder cartridge. It far outshot the classic .30 WCF (.30-30) cartridge with regard to velocity and sheer power. The Model 1895 also had the advantage of using one of the earliest box magazines which allowed the use of pointed bullet ammunition. Tubular magazines as used on most other lever action rifles can only be loaded safely with blunt nose bullets. The 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine was made in limited numbers, but was very popular with the Texas and Arizona Rangers. Interestingly, this example, was made in the second year of the Mexican Revolution. This particular carbine is also unusual in that it retains the wood handguard fitted to the top of the barrel. Nearly all 1895 carbines found today are missing this important part. This 112 year old Winchester exhibits smooth gray wear on the receiver and barrel. It also retains the original and correct military style tangent ladder rear sight with adjustable slide. The action is tight, the bore shows fine rifling throughout The upper tang shows all the correct Winchester Model 1895 designation markings along with all the small Winchester patent dates and address on the left side of the receiver. Interestingly, the forearm and handguard show “smooth” heavy wear consistent with saddle scabbard carry as well as some honest saddle wear to the left side of the forend and handguard- typical of the carbine being held by a right handed rider resting the carbine over the saddle in front of him. Intriguingly, there are seven very old and very worn-in “kill notches” shallowly carved in the left side of the forend just ahead of the receiver. One can only wonder what each stands for! Similarly, the butt stock, with correct original butt plate with sliding trapdoor for cleaning rods, shows “weathering” to the walnut which is typical of a carbine carried exposed to the elements over long periods of time in a saddle scabbard with the butt exposed to the elements. Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbines in any condition are seldom encountered on the collector market today and those that turn up usually show very heavy use and often abuse. This is an fine original frontier example of a Winchester Model designed for the modern rifleman/lawmant toward the end of the Wild West years. Serial Number: 75871. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic firearm, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.