Winchester Model 1895 Carbine SRC 30 Army .30-40 Krag Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, 1929 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 95 Saddle Ring Carbine

Serial Number: 422870

Year of Manufacture: 1929

Caliber: .30-40 Krag (.30 Army)

Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine

Barrel Length: 22"

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a Lyman white beaded blade pinned to a slotted base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a folding ladder-style sight, presenting a "U"-notch when down and with a "U"-notch slider on the ladder arm.

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with banded, finger-grooved forend, handguard secured by spring-clips, straight grip, straight comb, and a steel carbine-style buttplate with a sliding door over a storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The handguard has a crack at the top-rear edge that doesn't quite reach the rear sight cutout. There is a patch-repair in the top of the wrist at the rear of the top tang. There are some scattered light nicks, scuffs and scratches. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has scattered wear, areas going to a light patina, and residue from the stock's new finish. Overall, the stocks are in Good-plus condition as refinished and repaired.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is some scattered minor erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 8 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. There are evenly scattered nicks,s cuffs and scratches. There is wear on the receiver from the saddle ring and on the bottom-front of the magazine. There is infrequent minor oxidation, mostly on the right of the receiver. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to disfigured with usable slots. The markings are clear. Overall, the rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: None.

Our Assessment: The 1895 Winchester was the first lever action model to incorporate a fixed box magazine (i.e., it could not be removed). This is the model Teddy Roosevelt used for hunting both here in the United States and in Africa—he referred to it as his “Big Medicine”. With quick handling characteristics, a box magazine, and spitzer—more aerodynamic, accurate—bullet capability, the Model 1895 completely changed the world of sporting rifles. This rifle pattern was utilized by major powers worldwide, with Russia alone purchasing nearly 300,000 1895 rifles in the lead-up to World War I. In 1898, the United States ordered 10,000 1895 rifles in musket form for use in the Spanish-American War (the war ended before they could be delivered, however). One hundred of those were issued for field testing in the Philippines and the remaining 9,900 were later sold to a private business. Many 1895 rifles were shipped to the new Cuban government in 1906 and some even found their way to Pancho Villa’s troops in Mexico. The U.S. Government also ordered carbines, but we are, as of this writing, unable to find records as to just how many.

This saddle ring carbine was made in 1929 during the inter-war years. This example, chambered in .30-40 Krag appears to have seen a fairly gentle life. It retains much of its original metal finish, a nice bore and strong mechanics, though there is some damage and repair in the stocks. This is a neat find for the Winchester collectors and should still prove to be a good shooter. Please see our photos and good luck!


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This item is part of Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
 Sunday, Jun 1, 2025 | 9:00 AM  Mountain
 
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Winchester Model 1895 Carbine SRC 30 Army .30-40 Krag Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, 1929 C&R
Winchester Model 1895 Carbine SRC 30 Army .30-40 Krag Box Magazine Lever Action Rifle, 1929 C&R
Lot number: 1227
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
Ends: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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