Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC 22" .30-40 Krag Lever Action Rifle, 1903 C&R

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Make: Winchester

Model: 95 Carbine

Serial Number: 36517

Year of Manufacture: 1903

Caliber: .30-40 Krag (.30 U.S.)

Action Type: Lever Action with Internal Box Magazine

Barrel Length: 22"

Sights/Optics: The front sight is a white beaded blade pinned to a slotted base at the front of the barrel. The rear sight is a ladder-style sight screwed to the rear of the barrel. The sight presents a "U"-notch when folded down and has a "U"-notched slider on the ladder arm, graduated from 800-1,800 yards. The left of the receiver has a Redfield receiver sight installed, adjustable for windage and elevation. The top tang has been drilled and tapped for a tang sight (not present). A correct stock mounting screw is installed, but the tang sight screw is filled with what appears to be a sight mounting screw, not a fill-screw.

Stock Configuration and Condition: The stocks are smooth walnut with finger-grooved forend secured by a barrel band, handguard secured to the barrel by spring-clips around the rear sight, straight wrist, straight comb, and steel carbine-style buttplate with a sliding door over the storage compartment (nothing in the compartment). The stocks have scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. The handguard is cracked at the front edge of the rear sight cut. The LOP measures 12 5/8" from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The plate has worn to white with scattered oxidation. Overall, the stocks are in about Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Blued

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is gray with well defined rifling. There is scattered light erosion and infrequent minor pitting in the bore. In this writer's opinion, the bore rates 6 out of 10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at all edges. Most of the finish wear is in the receiver, magazine and lever. The edges of the worn areas are going to a light patina. There is an arc of wear on the left of the receiver from the missing saddle ring. There are some light nicks and scratches. The action shows operational wear. The screw heads range from sharp to tool marked with strong 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.

This saddle ring carbine was made in 1903, just after the turn of the century. This example, chambered in .30-40 Krag, has survived the last 120 years fairly well, retaining a fair bore and strong mechanics, retaining much of its original blue finish. The saddle ring has been removed and a Redfield receiver sight installed. This is a neat find for the Winchester collectors and may still prove to be a fun 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 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC 22" .30-40 Krag Lever Action Rifle, 1903 C&R
Winchester Model 1895 Saddle Ring Carbine SRC 22" .30-40 Krag Lever Action Rifle, 1903 C&R
Lot number: 1249
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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