Original Item: Only One Available. This is a great find, and only the first example that we have had! This Winchester Model 1895 in .30 U.S. Caliber started life as a full length infantry rifle, but was converted to an 18" carbine barrel length, now with a total overall length of 37". The rear stock was replaced, and the sling swivel on the front of the magazine removed. The original butt plate was reused, but no longer has the butt trap door. The original front and rear sights have both been replaced with those more suitable to a carbine length firearm.

The lower receiver tang is marked with serial number 13680, meaning it was actually manufactured in 1898 making this be Classed as an "ANTIQUE" by Federal Law. It features the correct "fluted side" receiver, introduced after serial number 5000, which is marked:

The barrel is also marked, indicating that it is suitable for smokeless powder:

Above the chamber it is marked .30 U.S., one of several designations used for the U.S. .30-40 Krag cartridge, used by the U.S. Springfield Krag-Jørgensen Long Rifles, the standard U.S. military long arm of the time.

The rear receiver tang is also marked with the model and patent information:

The Stocks are in good condition, with the expected wear and dents from age and use. There does not appear to be any real structural issues. The rifle is offered with a crisp tight action in fully functional condition. Metal work is good, with some of the original blued finish present, and some areas of past pitting on the receiver. The bore is in good condition, with clear lands and grooves, with a partly bright finish. There is a bit of oxidation in the grooves, and propellant fouling.

Fully cleaned an in really nice condition. Ready to display!

Specifications-

Year of Manufacture: 1898
Caliber: .30-40 Krag (30 U.S.)
Cartridge Type: Centerfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 18 Inches
Overall Length: 37 Inches
Action type: Lever Action Repeater
Feed System: 4 round box magazine.

The Winchester Model 1895 is an American lever-action repeating firearm developed and manufactured by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in the late 19th century, chambered for a number of full-size military and hunting cartridges such as 7.62×54mmR, .303 British, .30-03, .30 Army, .30-06, .35 Winchester, .38-72 Winchester, .40-72 Winchester and .405 Winchester.

The first Model 1895 was the first Winchester rifle to feature a box magazine that is located underneath the action instead of the tubular magazine design, which had remained fundamentally unchanged from the Winchester 1866. This allowed the rifle to safely chamber military and hunting cartridges with spitzer (pointed) bullets. The M1895 was also the last of the lever-action rifles to be designed by John Browning, and featured a rear locking bolt as in his previous designs dating back to the Winchester 1886. The M1895 is the strongest lever-action rifle Winchester has produced, designed to handle the increased pressures generated by the more powerful smokeless powder cartridges entering common use at the time of its introduction. By today's standards however, the design is considered relatively weak, and not suited to high pressure loads.

Around serial number 5000, a new receiver profile was introduced which had fluted (scalloped) sides, as opposed to the original flat sided design. This new receiver reduced the weight of the rifle by a small amount, and increased the width by 1/16 of an inch. By serial number 6000, it is thought that the last of the flat sided M1895s left the factory. These early rifles are now exceedingly rare.

IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to most US States and most U.S. territories.

These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition, and are not tested for the the ability to feed or load any type of cartridge. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers" not for use, and we make no guarantees regarding functionality aside from what is stated in the description. Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.

Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to most addresses within the United States.